Matter Vocabulary

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What is an insulator?

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An insulator is a material that does not allow heat or electrical energy to pass through easily.

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NGSS.MS-PS3-3

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

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What is relative density?

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Relative density determines whether one substance will sink or float in another.

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What is a physical state?

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A physical state refers to the form that matter takes, which can be solid, liquid, or gas.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

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What is a conductor?

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A conductor is a material that allows heat or electrical energy to pass through easily.

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NGSS.MS-PS3-3

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

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What are physical properties?

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Physical properties are characteristics of matter that can be observed, measured, or changed.

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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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NGSS.MS-PS1-5

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What is mass?

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Mass is the amount of matter in an object, usually measured in grams or kilograms.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-5

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What is volume?

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Volume is the amount of space that an object occupies, typically measured in liters or cubic centimeters.

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What is temperature?

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Temperature is a measure of how hot or cold something is, usually measured in degrees Celsius or Fahrenheit.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

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What is solubility?

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Solubility is the ability of a substance to dissolve in another substance, typically a liquid.