Properties of Matter Vocabulary

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What is Density?

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A physical property that describes how tightly packed molecules are in a substance. It is calculated using the formula Mass/Volume.

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How is Density measured?

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Density is measured in g/mL.

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What is Evaporation?

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Vaporization that takes place at the surface of a liquid that is below its boiling point.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

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What is Melting?

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The change in state from a solid to a liquid.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

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What is a Physical Change?

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A change that affects the physical properties of a substance but does not change what the substance is.

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What is a Physical Property?

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A characteristic of a substance that can be observed or measured without changing the substance's identity.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

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What is a Chemical Property?

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A characteristic of a substance that describes its ability to change into different substances.

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What is Boiling?

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The process of vaporization that occurs throughout a liquid at its boiling point.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

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What is Sublimation?

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The process in which a solid changes directly into a gas without becoming a liquid first.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

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What is Freezing?

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The change in state from a liquid to a solid.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4