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IS UN 1 - Lesson 1
Properties of Materials
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| matter | anything that has mass and takes up space |
| mass | a measure of the amount of matter in an object |
| volume | the amount of space an object takes up |
| weight | how strongly gravity pulls on an object |
| physical property | a characteristic of matter that can be observed and/or measured |
| conductivity | how energy, such as electricity or heat, can move through material |
| reflectivity | the way light reflects, or bounces off, an object |
| solubility | the ability of matter to dissolve in a liquid |
| magnetism | the ability of a material to be attracted to a magnet |
| flexibility | the ability to be changed into different shapes |
| hardness | how well a material resists scratching, bending or denting |
| chemical property | a characteristic that can only be observed when there is a change in matter |