5.5 Physical Properties of Matter

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A material that allows heat or energy to flow through it easily...

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conductor

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A material through which heat or energy does NOT easily flow...

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insulator

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An example of a good conductor would be...

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copper wire

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An example of a good insulator would be...

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plastic

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Anything that has mass and takes up space...

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matter

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Characteristics that describe matter, like magnetism, density, volume, temperature, texture, etc...

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physical properties

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The measure of how objects sink or float...

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density

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If you put oil and water in a cup, the oil would float to the top because...

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oil is less dense than water

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The measurement of the ability of a solid to dissolve in a liquid...

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solubility

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Energy that can be measured by a thermometer...

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thermal energy