Properties of Matter Flashcards
anything that has mass and takes up space
matter
physical properties
characteristics that can be observed, measured, or tested
physical state
Forms in which matter exists
temperature
A measure of how hot or cold something is
solid
A state of matter that has a shape of its own
liquid
A state of matter that takes the shape of the container it is in
gas
A state of matter that does not have its own shape
mass
A measure of the amount of matter in an object
float
To stay on or near the surface of water or another liquid
relative density
The ability to sink or float in water
sink
To go down below the surface of liquid
attract
To pull toward
magnet
An object that can attract certain metals
magnetism
The ability to attract certain types of metals
metal
A material that is usually shiny and conducts heat and electricity well
