Physical Properties of Matter Review

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What is the volume of a liquid measured in?

Back

Volume is measured in milliliters (mL) or liters (L).

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What instrument do scientists use to measure the volume of a liquid?

Back

Graduated cylinder.

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What is an insulator?

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A material that stops or slows the flow of electricity or thermal energy.

Front

Give an example of a good insulator.

Back

Cotton ball.

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What is a conductor?

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A material that allows electricity or thermal energy to flow through it easily.

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What is the difference between a solid, liquid, and gas in terms of particle arrangement?

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Solids have tightly packed particles, liquids have loosely packed particles, and gases have widely spaced particles.

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What happens to the volume of a liquid when it is heated?

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The volume usually increases as the liquid expands.

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What is the definition of matter?

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Anything that has mass and takes up space.

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What is the term for the amount of space an object occupies?

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Volume.

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What is the relationship between mass and weight?

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Mass is the amount of matter in an object, while weight is the force of gravity acting on that mass.