Physical Properties of Matter

Characteristics of matter used to identify a substance.

• matter

• properties

• measurement

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

Anything that takes up space and has mass

• matter

• shape

• texture

• property

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NGSS.MS-PS1-5

The amount of matter in a solid, liquid, or gas

• density

• texture

• mass

• volume

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NGSS.MS-PS1-5

The amount of space matter takes up

• density

• texture

• mass

• volume

How easily a substance dissolves in a liquid describes the property of

• density

• solubility

• volume

• color

How easily light bounces off a substance is

• thermal conductivity

• magnetism

• reflectivity

• electric conductivity

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which one is a homogeneous mixture?

• Iron and sand

• water and sugar

• water and oil

• fruit salad

A property of substances made of iron or steel is

• reflectivity

• magnetism

• electric conductivity

• texture

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Physical properties are observable and ________.

• changeable

• moveable

• measurable

An electric conductor allows electricity to flow through it freely.

• true

• false