Physical Properties of Matter

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What is the definition of Solid Volume?

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Solid Volume is the amount of space that a solid object occupies, typically measured in cubic units.

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What is Conductivity?

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Conductivity is the ability of a substance to allow heat, sound, or electricity to flow through it.

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What is the SI unit for mass?

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The SI unit for mass is the gram (g).

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What does Ductility mean?

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Ductility is the ability of a substance to be pulled into a thin strand or wire.

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What is Solubility?

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Solubility is the ability of a substance to dissolve into another substance.

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What is the definition of Malleability?

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Malleability is the ability of a substance to be hammered or pressed into thin sheets without breaking.

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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 exerted by gravity on that mass.

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What is the definition of a physical property?

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A physical property is a characteristic of a substance that can be observed or measured without changing its identity.

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What is the formula for calculating density?

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Density = Mass/Volume.

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What is the definition of a liquid?

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A liquid is a state of matter that has a definite volume but no definite shape.