PS12 Flashcards
mass
the measure of the amount of matter in something
Matter
anything that has mass and takes up space
physical properties
properties that can be observed, measured, or changed
magnetism
the force of attraction or repulsion some materials have on other materials
circuit
a system with many parts
conductor
a material that allows energy to pass through it easily
electricity
the flow of electrical power or charge through a circuit
flow
a smooth steady movement of liquid, gas, or electricity
electric circuit
a complete pathway of conductors that allow electricity to flow through its easily
Insulator
a material that blocks energy from moving through it easily
mixture
a combination of 2 or more substances that do not chemically change
solution
a liquid mixture in which the particles of each substance are evenly mixed-like sugar dissolving into water