5.5A Properties of Matter Concept Check

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What is a property of matter?

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A property of matter is a characteristic that can be observed or measured, such as color, shape, size, mass, volume, and state (solid, liquid, gas).

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What is solubility?

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Solubility is the ability of a substance to dissolve in a solvent, such as water. For example, salt is soluble in water, while sand is not.

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What is the difference between a solid, liquid, and gas?

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A solid has a definite shape and volume, a liquid has a definite volume but takes the shape of its container, and a gas has neither a definite shape nor volume.

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What does it mean for a material to conduct electricity?

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To conduct electricity means that a material allows electric current to pass through it. Metals like copper and iron are good conductors.

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What is mass?

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Mass is a measure of the amount of matter in an object, usually measured in grams or kilograms.

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What is a physical property?

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A physical property is a characteristic of a substance that can be observed without changing its chemical composition, such as color, density, and melting point.

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What is magnetism?

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Magnetism is a property of certain materials that allows them to attract or repel other materials, typically metals like iron.

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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, taking the shape of its container.

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What does it mean for an object to sink in water?

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An object sinks in water if its density is greater than that of water, meaning it is heavier for its size.

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What is the term for a substance that does not dissolve in water?

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An insoluble substance is one that does not dissolve in water, such as sand.