Properties of Matter Flashcards
Physical State
The classification of matter as a solid, liquid, or gas.
Solid
A state that has a definite shape and a definite volume.
Liquid
A state of matter that has a definite volume but does not have a definite shape.
Gas
A state of matter that does not have a definite shape or volume.
Mass
The amount of matter in an object or substance. (Grams)
Volume
The amount of space that an object or substance takes up. (Liter/Meters)
Density
A measurement that describes how mass is packed into volume. (M/V)
Property
A characteristic of a substance.
Physical Property
A property that can be observed, measured, or changed without changing the substance itself.
Magnetism
The push or pull of force produced by a magnet.
Dissolve
To spread out evenly in a liquid.
Solubility
A measure of how much of one substance will dissolve in another substance.
Insulator
A material that reduces or prevents the transfer or heat or electricity. (Plastic)
Conductor
A material that transfers heat or electricity easily. (Metal)
Matter
Anything that has mass and takes up space.
