Properties of Matter Flashcards
1
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A measure of the amount of matter in an object
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Matter
2
Q
A measure of the amount of space a object takes up
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Volume
3
Q
Can be observed or measured with out changing the matters identity
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Physical property
4
Q
Is the ability of a substance to be pulled into a wire
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Ductility
5
Q
Is the ability of a substance to be rolled or pounded into sheets.
A
Malleability
6
Q
Hard but likely yo break
A
Brittle
7
Q
Ability to resist change to its shape
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Hardness
8
Q
Easy to Compress, Soft
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Softness
9
Q
How light reflects of the surface of a substance
A
Luster
10
Q
Does not reflect light well
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Dull
11
Q
Amount of force a substance can withstand before it breaks
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Tensile Strength
12
Q
Material that returns to its original shape after being stretched or distorted by a force
A
Elasticity
