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Physial Properties
4.6A
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| gas | a state of matter that does not have its own shape |
| liquid | a state of matter that takes the shape of the container it is in |
| matter | anything that has mass and takes up space |
| physical property | a characteristic of matter that can be observed, measured, or tested |
| physical state | forms in which matter exist |
| solid | a state of matter that has its own shape |
| temperature | a measure of how hot or cold something is |
| classify | to arrange in groups based on certain criteria |
| describe | to tell or write about it |
| mass | a measure of the amount of matter in an object |
| metal | a material that is usually shiny and conducts heat and electricity well |
| repel | when two magnetic poles of the same type (like north-north or south-south) push away from each other |
| attract | to pull toward |
| magnet | an object that can attract certain metals |
| magnetism | the abilityy to attract certain metals |
| relative density | the ability to sink or float on water |