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Properties of Matter
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Boiling Point | The temperature at which a substance will boil |
| Color | The visual hue, tone, or shade of an object or substance. |
| Density | the ratio of an object's mass to its volume |
| Ductility | the ability of a substance to be rolled into a wire |
| Electrical Conductivity | How well an object or substance transfers electricity |
| Flammability | The tendency for a substance to catch on fire |
| Flexibility | How much an object can be bent or stretched without breaking |
| Freezing Point | The temperature at which a substance will freeze |
| Malleability | the ability of a substance to be rolled or pounded into sheets or various shapes without breaking |
| Mass | the amount of matter (atoms) in an object |
| Melting Point | The temperature at which a substance will melt |
| Odor | The aroma or scent of an object or substance |
| Solubility | The ability of a substance to dissolve another substance |
| State | The physical form in which a substance exists (solid, liquid, or gas) |
| Temperature | A measure of the kinetic energy of the particles of a substance |
| Thermal Conductivity | How well an object or substance transfers heat |
| Viscosity | A liquid's resistance to flowing |
| Volume | The amount of space an object takes up |