Physical Properties of Matter

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What is a physical change?

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A change to a substance without forming a new substance, such as changing size or state of matter.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

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What is electrical conductivity?

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A measure of how easily a material allows electric current to flow through it.

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What are atoms made of?

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Atoms are made of protons, neutrons, and electrons.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-1

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What is reflection?

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The bouncing of energy waves off the surface of an object.

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2

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What happens to objects that are more dense than water?

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They sink.

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What is density?

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Density is the mass of a substance divided by its volume.

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What is a physical property?

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A characteristic of a substance that can be observed without changing its identity, such as color, shape, or state.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

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What is hardness?

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Hardness is a measure of how resistant a material is to being scratched or dented.

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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 salt in water.

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What is the state of matter?

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The distinct forms that different phases of matter take on, including solid, liquid, gas, and plasma.