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Properties of matter

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Mixture   A combination of two or more substances where each keeps its own properties and both can easily separated.  
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Substance   A single part of a mixture or solution  
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Physical Property   Measurable characteristics that describe the physical state of something, including mass, magnetism, temperature, density, shape, volume, and conductivity.  
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Dissolve   Spread out uniformly in a liquid  
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Solution   A particular type of mixture where a substance dissolves in another; the molecules spread evenly through the other substance, such as in salt added to water  
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Physical Change   to make different without changing what the material is made of, such as cutting, folding, or melting.  
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Soluble   Any substance that can dissolve in another is said to be soluble  
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Matter   Anything that has mass and takes up space.  
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Mass   The amount of matter in something. It can be measured in grams.  
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Magnetism   Pushing or pulling force produced by a magnet. Attracting or repelling force.  
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Volume   The amount of space matter takes up; measured in liters, milliliters or cubic centimeters.  
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Relative Density   How dense something is compared with a reference material. Sink or Floating of substances  
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State of Matter   The classification of matter as a solid, liquid, or gas. Also know as physical state  
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Solid   Definite shape and size, atoms close together and little movement  
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Liquid   takes shape of its container, atoms not tightly packed and move together  
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Gas   Expands to take shape of the container, atoms far apart and moving quickly  
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Insulator   A material through which heat or electricity does not easily flow  
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Conductor   A material that allows heat or an electric current to flow through easily.  
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Conservation of Matter   The scientific rule that says that matter is never made or lost.  
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Conserve   to use our natural resources wisely, preserve, save.  
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