5.5A Classifying Matter: Physical Properties

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What is matter?

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Matter is anything that has mass and takes up space.

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What are physical properties of matter?

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Physical properties are characteristics that can be observed or measured without changing the substance's identity, such as color, density, and state.

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What is density?

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Density is the mass of an object divided by its volume, often expressed in grams per cubic centimeter (g/cm³).

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What is a conductor?

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A conductor is a material that allows energy, such as electricity or heat, to flow through it easily.

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What is an insulator?

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An insulator is a material that does not allow energy to flow through it easily.

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What is solubility?

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Solubility is the ability of a substance to dissolve in a solvent, such as salt dissolving in water.

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What are the three states of matter?

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The three states of matter are solid, liquid, and gas.

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What is magnetism?

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Magnetism is a physical property that describes the ability of a material to attract or repel other materials due to magnetic fields.

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What is the significance of relative density?

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Relative density compares the density of a substance to the density of water, helping to determine if it will float or sink.

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What is the difference between mass and weight?

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Mass is the amount of matter in an object, while weight is the force exerted by gravity on that mass.