5th Grade Science STAAR Vocabulary by TEKS

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Mass

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The amount of matter in an object.

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Volume

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The amount of space an object occupies.

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Density

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The mass per unit volume of a substance.

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Solubility

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The ability of a substance to dissolve in another.

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Conductivity

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The ability to conduct heat or electricity.

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Insulator

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A material that does not conduct heat or electricity well.

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Physical State

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The classification of matter as solid, liquid, or gas.

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Force

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A push or pull exerted on an object.

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Motion

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The change in position of an object over time.

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Friction

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The resistance encountered when one surface moves over another.