5.5A Classifying Matter: Physical Properties

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What is thermal energy measured by?

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Thermal energy is measured by a thermometer.

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What physical property of matter uses our senses?

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The physical property of matter that uses our senses is States of Matter.

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What do conductors allow energy to do?

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Conductors are substances where energy can flow.

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What is the minor component in a solution called?

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The minor component in a solution is called the solute.

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What type of matter is salt?

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Salt is a type of matter that is a solid and can dissolve in water.

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Define 'matter'.

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Matter is anything that has mass and takes up space.

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What are the three states of matter?

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The three states of matter are solid, liquid, and gas.

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What is solubility?

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

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What is a mixture?

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A mixture is a combination of two or more substances that are not chemically combined.

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What is magnetism?

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Magnetism is a physical property that describes the ability of a substance to attract or repel magnets.