Properties of Matter Vocabulary

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Color

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The way a substance reflects or emits light.

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Viscosity

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A liquid’s resistance to flow

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Odor

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A distinctive smell

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Boiling Point

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The temperature at which a liquid turns to vapor

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Magnetic Ability

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The motion of electric charges resulting in attractive and repulsive forces.

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Definition of a physical property of matter

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A physical property can be observed or measured without changing the fundamental composition of the substance.

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Physical Property: Luster

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A gentle sheen or soft glow/shine.

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Physical Property: Solubility

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The ability of a substance to dissolve in another substance.

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Physical Property: Taste

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The flavor perceived in the mouth.

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Physical Property: Melting/Freezing Point

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The temperature at which a substance changes from solid to liquid or liquid to solid.