Matter Science Vocabulary Flashcard

Front

What does it mean to classify?

Back

To group together based on similar traits

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What does it mean to float?

Back

To stay on the surface of a liquid without expending energy

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What is magnetism?

Back

Pushing or pulling force produced by a magnet

Front

How is mass measured?

Back

In grams

Front

What is matter?

Back

Anything that has mass and takes up space

Front

Volume

Back

The amount of space matter takes up

Front

In which units can volume be measured?

Back

Liters, cubic centimeters, or milliliters

Front

What are physical properties?

Back

Characteristics that can be observed or measured

Front

Which of the following is an example of a physical property? Options: Volume, Mass, Color, Magnetism

Back

Color

Front

What does temperature measure?

Back

How hot or cold something is