Properties of Matter 5.5A

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What is matter?

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Anything that has mass and takes up space.

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What are the three states of matter?

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Solid, liquid, and gas.

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What is a solid?

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A state of matter with a definite shape and volume.

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What is a liquid?

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A state of matter that has a definite volume but takes the shape of its container.

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What is a gas?

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A state of matter that has no definite shape or volume.

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What is density?

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The mass of an object divided by its volume.

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What is an insulator?

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A material that slows down or stops electric current or thermal (heat) energy from passing through.

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What is a conductor?

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A material that allows electric current or thermal (heat) energy to pass through easily.

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Which material is a good insulator?

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Rubber, glass, and wood are good insulators.

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Which material is a good conductor?

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Copper and aluminum are good conductors.