5th Grade Properties of Matter

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What is density?

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Density is the mass of an object divided by its volume. It determines whether an object will float or sink in a fluid.

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What is solubility?

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Solubility is the ability of a substance to dissolve in another substance, usually a liquid.

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What is electrical conductivity?

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Electrical conductivity is the ability of a substance to allow electrical energy to pass through it.

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What is magnetism?

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Magnetism is the property of matter that allows it to attract or repel from a magnet.

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What is thermal conductivity?

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Thermal conductivity is the ability of a substance to conduct heat.

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What happens to objects with a density less than water?

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Objects with a density less than water will float when placed in water.

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What happens to objects with a density greater than water?

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Objects with a density greater than water will sink when placed in water.

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Why do we use gloves when handling hot objects?

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We use gloves to protect our hands from burns because materials like metal conduct thermal energy.

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What is an example of a substance with high solubility?

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Sugar is an example of a substance with high solubility in water.

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What is an example of a good electrical conductor?

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Copper is an example of a good electrical conductor.