Unit 6 Vocabulary Flashcards - Wells Elementary

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Celsius Scale

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A temperature scale where water freezes at 0°C and boils at 100°C.

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Density

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The amount of matter in a given space; helps determine if an object will sink or float in water.

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Dissolve

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Mix evenly in a liquid, forming a solution where the solid disappears.

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Gas

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A physical state of matter that does not have a definite shape or volume and spreads out to fill its container.

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Graduated Cylinder

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A scientific tool used to measure the volume of a liquid.

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Insulate

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To prevent heat or electricity from passing through easily.

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Liquid

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

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Magnetism

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A physical property of some materials that allows them to attract or repel certain metals.

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Mass

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The amount of matter in an object, usually measured in grams using a pan balance or triple beam balance.

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Matter

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Anything that has mass and takes up space; exists as a solid, liquid, or gas.