Physical Properties of Matter

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What is the melting point?

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The temperature at which a solid becomes a liquid.

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What is matter?

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Anything that has mass and takes up space.

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What is the boiling point of water in Celsius?

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100 degrees Celsius.

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What are physical properties of matter?

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Characteristics that can be observed without changing the substance's chemical identity.

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What is malleability?

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The ability of a substance, especially metals, to be deformed or shaped without breaking.

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What is density?

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The mass of a substance divided by its volume.

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What is conductivity?

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The ability of a material to conduct heat or electricity.

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What is luster?

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The way a surface reflects light, often associated with shininess.

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What is the freezing point?

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The temperature at which a liquid becomes a solid.

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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.