Properties of Matter Flashcards

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1
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energy

A

the ability to do work

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2
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classify

A

group together based on similar traits

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physical state

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the ability to do work

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solid

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

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liquid

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a state of matter that has a definite volume but does not have a definite shape. Liquid
takes the shape of its container.

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gas

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a state of matter that does not have a definite shape or volume. Gas expands to fill its container
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7
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mass

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the amount of matter in an object or substance

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8
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volume

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the amount of space that an object or substance takes up

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9
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density

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a measurement that describes how mass is packed into volume

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10
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property

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a characteristic of a substance

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11
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physical property

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a property that can be observed, measured, or changed without changing the substance itself.

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12
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magnetism

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the push or pull of force

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13
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dissolve

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to spread out evenly in a liquid

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14
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soloubility

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a measure of how much of substance will dissolve in other substances.

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15
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thermal energy

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also known as heat energy. This is the energy of moving particles in a substance.

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16
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insulator

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a material that reduces or prevents the transfer or heat or electricity

17
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conductor

A

a material that transfers heat or electricity easily

18
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matter

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anything that takes up mass and takes up space