Classifying Matter Vocabulary

Front

What is a substance or object that does not allow energy to flow through it easily?

Back

Insulator

Front

What are properties of matter that can be observed, measured, or changed without changing the matter itself?

Back

Physical properties

Front

What is the force that attracts or repels magnetic materials?

Back

Magnetism

Front

What term describes floating or sinking when compared to water?

Back

Relative density

Front

What is the amount of matter in something called?

Back

Mass

Front

What is the term for a mixture where one substance is dissolved in another?

Back

Solution

Front

What do we call materials that allow energy to flow through them easily?

Back

Conductor

Front

What is the term for the state of matter that has a definite shape and volume?

Back

Solid

Front

What is the term for the state of matter that has a definite volume but takes the shape of its container?

Back

Liquid

Front

What is the term for the state of matter that has no definite shape or volume?

Back

Gas