Classifying Matter

Front

What is the amount of matter in something?

Back

Mass

Front

What do we call a substance or object that does not allow energy to flow through it easily?

Back

Insulator

Front

Which object conducts electricity: glass marble, aluminum can, rubber eraser, or wool sock?

Back

Aluminum can

Front

What is the most reasonable conclusion about the density of water and oil?

Back

Water is more dense than oil.

Front

What term describes floating or sinking when compared to water?

Back

Relative density

Front

What is the term for the space that matter occupies?

Back

Volume

Front

What is the term for a material that allows energy to flow through it easily?

Back

Conductor

Front

What is the definition of density?

Back

Density is the mass of an object divided by its volume.

Front

What happens to objects with a density less than water?

Back

They float.

Front

What happens to objects with a density greater than water?

Back

They sink.