Matter and Its Properties Flashcard

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What is relative density?

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Comparison of an object’s density to water.

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What is the comparison of an object’s density to water called?

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Relative Density.

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How is density defined?

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How tightly packed matter is in a substance.

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Which of the following is an example of a conductor?

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Metal.

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What is a conductor?

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Material that allows heat to pass through easily.

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What is matter?

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Anything that has mass and takes up space.

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What is mass?

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The amount of matter in an object.

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What is volume?

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The amount of space an object takes up.

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What is an insulator?

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Material that slows or prevents heat transfer.

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What is an example of an insulator?

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Wood.