Physical Properties of Matter Vocabulary review

Front

What is the amount of space an object takes up?

Back

Volume

Front

What is the measure of how hot or cold an object is?

Back

Temperature

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

Front

How would you describe how rough or smooth something is?

Back

Texture

Front

What do we call anything that takes up space and has weight?

Back

Matter

Front

What tool do we use to find mass?

Back

Balance

Front

What is the term for the physical characteristics of a substance?

Back

Physical properties

Front

What is the difference between mass and weight?

Back

Mass is the amount of matter in an object, while weight is the force exerted by gravity on that mass.

Front

What is the term for the ability of a substance to be stretched or compressed?

Back

Elasticity

Front

What is the term for the temperature at which a substance changes from solid to liquid?

Back

Melting point

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

Front

What is the term for the temperature at which a substance changes from liquid to gas?

Back

Boiling point

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-4