Basic Science Terms

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mass

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the amount of material in an object

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matter

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anything that has mass and takes up space

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physical properties

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a characteristic of matter that can be observed, measured, or tested

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relative density

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the ability to float or sink when compared to water

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substance

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a specific kind of matter

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volume

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a measure of how much space an object takes up

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magnetism

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attraction to a magnet

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particle

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any tiny piece or amount

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temperature

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the amount of thermal energy something has

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dissolve

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to mix completely with liquid