Properties and Characteristics of Materials

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Physical Properties

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Characteristics of a substance that can be observed or measured without changing its identity.

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Chemical Properties

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Characteristics of a substance that determine how it will react with other substances.

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Melting Point

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The temperature at which a solid becomes a liquid.

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Freezing Point

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The temperature at which a liquid becomes a solid.

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Condensation

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The process by which a gas turns into a liquid.

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Evaporation

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The process by which a liquid turns into a gas.

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Conductivity

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The ability of a material to conduct electricity or heat.

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Density

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The mass per unit volume of a substance.

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Magnetism

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The property of a material to attract iron or steel.

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Odor

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The smell of a substance.