4th Grade Science Vocabulary

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gas

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a state of matter that does not have its own shape

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liquid

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a state of matter that takes the shape of the container it is in

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matter

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anything that has mass and takes up space

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physical property

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a characteristic of matter that can be observed, measured, or tested

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physical state

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forms in which matter exists

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solid

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a state of matter that has a shape of its own

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temperature

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a measure of how hot or cold something is

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mass

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a measure of the amount of matter in an object

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float

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to stay on or near the surface of water or another liquid

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Relative Density

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the ability to sink or float in water