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a characteristic of matter that can be observed, measured, or tested

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physical property

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anything that has mass and takes up space

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matter

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a measure of how much space an object takes up

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volume

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the amount of matter (material) in an object

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mass

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the ability of a material to be attracted to a magnet without needing to be a magnet itself

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magnetism

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the ability to float or sink when compared to water

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relative density

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to allow the passage of energy (electric or heat) through or along a path

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conduct

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to cover or surround with a material that reduces or stops the flow of energy (electric or heat)

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insulate

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a state of matter that has a definite volume but no definite shape

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liquid

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10
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a state of matter that has a definite shape and volume

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solid

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the state of matter a substance is in at a certain temperature

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physical state

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a state of matter that does not have its own shape or definite volume

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gas

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13
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the ability of a substance to be dissolved in water

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soluble

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when a substance is NOT able to be dissolved in water

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insoluble

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