Properties of Matter

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What is the process called when a liquid changes to a gas?

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Vaporization, which includes boiling and evaporation.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

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What property of matter is dependent on the amount of substance present?

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Mass.

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How is density measured?

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Density is measured in grams per milliliter (g/mL).

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What term describes a substance's ability to change into a new substance?

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Chemical Property.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-5

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What is the ability of a substance to transfer energy from one area to another called?

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Conductivity.

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NGSS.MS-PS3-3

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

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What is the term for the change of state from a solid to a liquid?

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Melting.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

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What is the term for the change of state from a gas to a liquid?

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Condensation.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

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What is the definition of a physical property?

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A characteristic of a substance that can be observed without changing its identity.

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What is the difference between intensive and extensive properties?

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Intensive properties do not depend on the amount of substance (e.g., density), while extensive properties do (e.g., mass and volume).

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What is the formula for calculating density?

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Density = Mass / Volume.