Unit 1: Physical Science Study Guide

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Matter

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anything that has mass and takes up space

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Mass

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the amount of “stuff” (matter) in an object

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Physical Properties of Matter

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6 physical properties that can be used to identify matter

*physical properties = observable characteristics

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Texture

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the feeling of the object

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Color and shape

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ways to describe the way the object looks

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Magnetism

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a force produced by magnets, pulling some metals together

-metals such as steel and iron are magnetic

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Reflectivity

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Materials which reflect light in a way that allows you to see an image

• Ex: mirrors, pots, pans

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Hardness

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the measure of how resistant a material is to scratching, bending, or denting

• -scientists measure hardness using the Scratch Test

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Solubility

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the ability of one substance to dissolve in another

Mixture, Solution and Dissolve

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Solubility - Mixture

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a combination of materials that do not change into a new material when mixed