Properties of Matter Flashcards
1
Q
the classification of matter as a solid, liquid, or gas
A
physical state
2
Q
a state of matter that has a definite shape and a definite volume
A
solid
3
Q
a state of matter that has a definite volume but does not have a definite shape.
A
liquid
4
Q
a state of matter that does not have a definite shape or volume.
A
gas
5
Q
the amount of matter in an object or substance
A
mass
6
Q
the amount of space that an object or substance takes up
A
volume
7
Q
a measurement that describes how mass is packed into volume
A
density
8
Q
a property that can be observed, measured, or changed without changing
the substance itself
A
physical property
9
Q
a material that reduces or prevents the transfer or heat or electricity
A
insulator
10
Q
a material that transfers heat or electricity easily
A
conductor
