Vocab - Properties of Matter

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Conductivity

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The ability of a material to allow energy to pass through.

(Metal, steel, iron)

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Conductor

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A material that allows thermal or electrical energy to pass through.

(Metal, copper, lead, iron, water)

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Dissolve

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When one substance breaks down into another substance.

Will dissolve: Sugar, salt, dye, drink mix

Will NOT dissolve: Oil, olive oil

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Insulator

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A material that slows or stops the flow of thermal or electrical energy.

(rubber, cotton, glass).

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Magnetism

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The attraction to a magnet.

(Magnet, steel, iron, metal)

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Mass

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The amount of matter in an object or substance.

Measured in GRAMS (g).

Mass is measured on a BALANCE.

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Matter

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Anything that takes up space and has mass.

Made up of particles.

Solid, liquid, gas.

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Physical Property

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An observable and/or measurable characteristic of matter.

Density, Mass, Volume, Boiling Point, Magnetism, Conductivity, Solubility, Weight

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Physical State

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The condition in which matter exists.

Solid, Liquid, Gas.

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Relative Density

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Describes matter as less dense or more dense than water.

1. 1. oil (least dense)

2. 2. water

3. 3. penny (most dense)