Science - Physical Properties of Matter

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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, measured with a balance.

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Volume

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The amount of space an object or liquid takes up.

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Density

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How much mass is in a certain volume; tells if something sinks or floats.

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Relative Density

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If an object sinks or floats in water.

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Weight

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The pull of gravity on an object’s mass.

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Magnetism

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A force that can attract certain metals like iron, nickel, or cobalt.

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Physical State

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The form matter takes: solid, liquid, or gas.

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Solid

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A state of matter that has a definite shape and volume.

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Liquid

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