Physical Properties of Matter

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What is hardness?

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Hardness is the ability of a substance to resist being scratched.

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What is boiling point?

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Boiling point is the temperature at which a substance changes from a liquid to a gas.

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What is magnetism?

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Magnetism is the ability of a substance to attract iron.

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What is solubility?

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Solubility is the ability of a substance to dissolve in another substance.

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What is odor?

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Odor is the ability of a substance to give off a certain smell.

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What is ductility?

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Ductility is the ability of a substance to be stretched into a wire.

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What is malleability?

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Malleability is the ability of a substance to be hammered or pressed into thin sheets.

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What is density?

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Density is the mass of a substance per unit volume.

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What is buoyancy?

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Buoyancy is the ability of a substance to float in a fluid.

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What is conductivity?

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Conductivity is the ability of a substance to conduct electricity or heat.

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