Properties of Matter Vocab

Front

Ability of a solid to dissolve in a liquid

Back

solubility

Front

Classification of matter: solid, liquid, gas

Back

Physical state

Front

Stuff everything is made of; has mass and takes up space.

Back

matter

Front

Qualities that distinguish samples of matter

Back

Properties

Front

Material that slows or stops electric current or thermal energy:

Back

Insulator

Front

Material that allows electric current or thermal energy to pass easily.

Back

conductor

Front

Group based on similar traits

Back

classify

Front

Amount of matter in an object

Back

mass

Front

Amount of space an object occupies

Back

Volume

Front

Attraction to a magnet

Back

magnetism