Physical Properties of Matter

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What is a physical property of matter?

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A characteristic of a substance that can be observed or measured without changing its identity, such as color, texture, or size.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

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What does 'texture' refer to in physical properties?

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The feel or appearance of a surface, which can be smooth, rough, soft, or hard.

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NGSS.5-PS1-3

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What is an example of a physical property?

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Odor, color, size, shape, texture, and flexibility.

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NGSS.5-PS1-3

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How do we describe the size of an object?

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By sorting it into categories like small, medium, or large.

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What does 'flexibility' mean in terms of physical properties?

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The ability of a material to bend without breaking.

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What is the definition of 'color' as a physical property?

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The visual perception of different wavelengths of light reflected from an object.

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What is the difference between solids, liquids, and gases?

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Solids have a definite shape and volume, liquids have a definite volume but take the shape of their container, and gases have neither a definite shape nor volume.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

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What does 'hardness' refer to in physical properties?

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The resistance of a material to being scratched or dented.

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What is an example of sorting by texture?

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Classifying objects as soft, hard, or rough.

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NGSS.2-PS1-1

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What does 'shiny' mean when describing a physical property?

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A surface that reflects light well, appearing bright or lustrous.