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Prop. of matter #1
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Volume | the amount of space an object or material occupies |
| Mass | the amount of matter in an object |
| Physical State | classification of matter as a solid, liquid, or gas |
| Classify | to group something together based on similar characteristics |
| Density | the mass of a certain volume of matter |
| Conductor | a material through which electrical or thermal energy can move through easily |
| Insulator | a material through which electrical or thermal energy can NOT move through easily |
| Magnetism | a force that pulls together or pushes apart certain metal objects |
| Substance | matter that has the same properties throughout it |
| Particles | the tiny parts that make up matter |