Properties of Matter

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What is a physical property?

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A characteristic of matter that can be observed or measured and can be changed without changing the matter itself.

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What does classify mean?

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Organize a group of things or people into categories based on shared qualities or characteristics.

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What is magnetism?

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The pulling force of a magnet.

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What is an insulator?

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A material that does not allow electricity or heat to flow through it.

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What is volume?

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The amount of space an object takes up.

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What is matter?

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Anything that has mass and takes up space.

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What are the three states of matter?

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Solid, liquid, and gas.

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What is density?

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The amount of mass per unit volume of a substance.

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What is a conductor?

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A material that allows electricity or heat to flow through it.

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What is buoyancy?

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The ability of an object to float in a fluid.