Descriptions of Matter Flashcards

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Texture

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The different feel.

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Lustre

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A glow of reflected light. `

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State (phase)

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The condition of the system at a given time.

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Clarity

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Being clear/transparent.

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Colour

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A quality of light our eyes see.

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Flammability

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The ability of a chemical to burn/ignite.

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Density

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How compact the mass is.

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Mass

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Quantity of matter in physical body.

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Corrosiveness

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Able to destroy.

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Conductivity

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The property of transmitting heat

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Solubility

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Being able to dissolve.

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Boiling Point

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The temperature at which liquid boils.

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Malleability

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Capability of being shaped.

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Melting Point

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The temperature at which a substance changes from solid to liquid.

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Viscosity

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Fluid’s resistance to flow.

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Ductility

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Ability to be hammered thin or stretched without breaking.

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Acidity

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The amount of acid in a substance.

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Hardness

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Ability to scratch.

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Brittleness

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Easily broken.

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Properties

A

Characteristics of matter.

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Chemical

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Substances that can undergo change to produce new substances.

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Physical

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Properties that can be seen with our senses.

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Properties: Characteristics of matter.
Chemical: Substances that can undergo change to produce new substances.
Physical: Properties that can be seen with our senses.
Qualitative: Described with words.
Quantitative: Described with numbers.

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Quantitative Described with numbers.

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Described with numbers.