Properties of Matter Flashcards

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Physical State

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the classification of matter as a solid, liquid, or gas

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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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Mass

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the amount of matter in an object or substance

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Volume

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the amount of space that an object or substance takes up

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Density

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a measurement that describes how mass is packed into volume

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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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Insulator

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

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Conductor

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a material that transfers heat or electricity easily

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