Physical Properties of Matter

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What is the physical property of matter that describes the amount of space matter takes up?

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Volume is the physical property that describes the amount of space matter occupies.

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What physical property describes how matter feels?

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Texture is the physical property that describes the feel of a material.

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What is the physical property of copper that allows it to be used in electrical wiring?

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Electrical conductivity is the physical property that allows electricity to easily travel through copper.

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What physical property compares mass to volume?

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Density is the physical property that compares mass to volume.

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What is the physical property that describes the amount of matter in an object?

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Mass is the physical property that describes the amount of matter or 'stuff' in something.

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Define density in terms of mass and volume.

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Density is defined as mass per unit volume (Density = Mass/Volume).

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What is the physical property that describes how hard or soft a material is?

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Hardness is the physical property that describes the resistance of a material to deformation.

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What is the term for the physical property that describes the color of a substance?

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Color is the physical property that describes the visual perception of a substance.

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What physical property indicates how well a substance can conduct heat?

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Thermal conductivity is the physical property that indicates how well a substance can conduct heat.

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What is the physical property that describes the shape of an object?

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Shape is the physical property that describes the external form or appearance of an object.