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chptr9 lesson 1
vocab+facts
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| mass | the amount of matter in an object |
| weight | the measurement of the pull of gravity on an object |
| volume | the amount of space that matter takes up |
| solids | have a definite shape and occupy a definite amount of space |
| liquids | take up a definite amount of space but do not have a definite shape |
| gases | do not take up a definite amount of space and have no definite shape |
| density | the measurement of how much mass fits within a certain volume |
| Buoyancy | how an object floats |
| physical properties | properties that can be observed without changing the identity of the substance |
| conductors | the flow of heat and electricity |
| what are a list of conductors? | aluminum, copper, gold, silver, |
| insulators | restrict the flow of heat and electricity |
| what are a list of insulators? | glass, rubber, and plastic |
| matter can be measured by ________, __________, or ___________ | mass, weight, or volume |
| The ________ of an object measures how much mass can fit within a certain amount of space | density |
| ___________ _____________ such as density, hardness, odor, magnetism, and conductivity help us identify different substances | Physical properties |
| Which is NOT a physical property? A) hardness B) strength C) density D) beauty | D) beauty |
| The ability of an object to float in a liquid or gas is called a: A) weight B) buoyancy C) mass D) volume | B) buoyancy |