PPOM Flashcards
a characteristic of matter that can be observed, measured, or tested
physical property
anything that has mass and takes up space
matter
a measure of how much space an object takes up
volume
the amount of matter (material) in an object
mass
the ability of a material to be attracted to a magnet without needing to be a magnet itself
magnetism
the ability to float or sink when compared to water
relative density
to allow the passage of energy (electric or heat) through or along a path
conduct
to cover or surround with a material that reduces or stops the flow of energy (electric or heat)
insulate
a state of matter that has a definite volume but no definite shape
liquid
a state of matter that has a definite shape and volume
solid
the state of matter a substance is in at a certain temperature
physical state
a state of matter that does not have its own shape or definite volume
gas
the ability of a substance to be dissolved in water
soluble
when a substance is NOT able to be dissolved in water
insoluble