Properties of Matter Vocab Flashcard

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Definite volume, takes shape of container

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liquid

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Characteristic observable in a substance.

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Physical property

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Anything with mass and volume.

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matter

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Change to a substance that does NOT alter its identity

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physical change

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Matter with fixed shape and volume.

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Solid

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Matter with no fixed volume or shape; takes the shape and volume of its container.

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Gas

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Mass/volume formula

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Density

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Observable with senses: touch, hearing, seeing.

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Physical

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Change in matter's composition is called

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chemical

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Definition of outer core?

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Outer portion of the core, mostly liquid iron and nickel.