Classifying Matter Vocabulary

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Matter

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Anything that has mass and takes up space.

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Mass

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The amount of matter in an object.

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Magnetism

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Property of attraction to a magnet.

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Relative Density

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Determines whether an object will sink or float.

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Solubility

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The ability to dissolve in a liquid.

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Physical State

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A solid, liquid, or gas.

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Conductor

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Allows electric current to flow through easily.

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Insulator

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Slows down or stops the flow of electric current or heat.

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Physical Properties

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Includes mass, magnetism, state, density, solubility, and if it’s a conductor or insulator.

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Volume

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The amount of space that an object takes up.