Science and Earth Terminology

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concentration

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the strength of a solution

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conductivity

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the property of transmitting heat, electricity, or sound

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conductor

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a substance that readily serves as a medium for transmission

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convection

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transfer of heat caused by molecular motion in liquid or gas

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density

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the amount per unit size

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dissolve

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pass into a solution

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ductile

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capable of being shaped or bent or drawn out

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energy

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the capacity of a physical system to do work

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flammable

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easily ignited

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gas

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state of matter distinguished from solid and liquid states