Basic Concepts of Matter and Physical Science

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particles

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The tiny building blocks that make up matter.

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mass

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The amount of matter in an object.

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volume

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The amount of space an object takes up.

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Physical Property

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A characteristic of matter that can be observed or measured without changing the matter into something else.

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reflectivity

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The way light bounces off an object.

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Solubility

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The ability of matter to dissolve in a liquid.

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Magnetism

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A force produced by magnets that pulls some metals toward them.

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Magnetic Field

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An invisible force around the magnet.

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Attract

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To pull toward

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repel

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to push away