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PhysPropMatterWeek1
Physical Properties of Matter Week 1
Question | Answer |
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solubility | Measurement of the ability of a solid to dissolve in a liquid |
relative density | objects that are more dense sink in water; less dense objects float in water |
classify | group together based on similar traits |
physical state | The classification of matter as a solid |
solid | A state of matter that has a fixed shape and volume |
liquid | A state of matter that has a fixed volume |
gas | A state of matter that does not have a fixed volume or shape. |
matter | Anything that has mass and takes up space |
mass | The amount of matter in an object. |
properties | Appearances of an object including: mass |
freezing point | The temperature at which a substance changes states from a liquid to a solid (freezing point of water is 0 degrees Celsius). |
melting point | The temperature at which a substance changes states from a solid to a liquid |
boiling point | The temperature at which a substance changes states from a liquid to a gas (the boiling point of water is 100 degrees Celsius). |
constant | not changing; the same |