Properties of Matter

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The amount of space something takes up.

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volume

Front

Anything that has mass and takes up space.

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matter

Front

The measure of the energy of motion in the particles of matter, which we feel as how hot or cold something is.

Back

temperature

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

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State of matter with definite volume but no definite shape.

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liquid

Front

A combination of two or more different substances in which the substances keep their identities.

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mixture

Front

A mixture that has the same composition throughout because all the parts are mixed evenly.

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solution

Front

The smallest unit into which an element can be divided and still retain all the properties of that element.

Back

atom

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NGSS.MS-PS1-1

NGSS.MS-PS1-5

Front

The table lists some physical properties of two objects. Based on their properties, which of the objects is most likely a metal?

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Object 2, because metals conduct thermal energy and electricity

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NGSS.MS-PS3-3

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What is the least dense liquid in this container? Options: Honey, vegetable oil, lamp oil, water

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lamp oil

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

Front

What is the formula for calculating density?

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Mass ÷ Volume