5.5A Physical Properties

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What is an insulator?

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A material that slows down or stops heat or electricity from passing through easily, such as rubber, wood, or plastic.

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What is a conductor?

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A material that allows heat or electricity to pass through easily, such as metals and water.

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What does it mean to float?

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To float means to be less dense than the liquid or gas it is in.

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What are the states of matter?

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

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What is volume?

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The amount of space an object takes up, measured in milliliters (mL) using a graduated cylinder.

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What is mass?

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The amount of matter in an object, usually measured in grams or kilograms.

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What is density?

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Density is the mass of an object divided by its volume, indicating how compact the matter is.

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What is magnetism?

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Magnetism is a physical property that describes the ability of a material to attract or repel other materials.

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What is the difference 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.

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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 its identity, such as color, shape, or size.