Properties of Matter

The amount of space something takes up.

• matter
• mass
• volume
• element

Anything that has mass and takes up space.

• volume
• matter
• solid
• temperature

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NGSS.5-PS1-3

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The measure of the energy of motion in the particles of matter, which we feel as how hot or cold something is.

• matter
• gas
• temperature
• atomic theory

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

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The state of matter in which a substance has a definite volume but no definite shape.

• gas
• liquid
• solid
• matter

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

The state of matter in which a substance has a definite shape and definite volume.

• solid
• gas
• atom
• liquid

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NGSS.5-PS1-3

The state of matter in which a substance does not have a definite shape or volume.

• element
• compound
• gas
• liquid

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

A combination of two or more different substances in which the substances keep their identities. 

• reaction
• mixture
• solution
• atom

A mixture that has the same composition throughout because all the parts are mixed evenly.

• reaction
• solution
• mixture
• atam

Which of these is the best conductor of electricity? (5.5A)

• Glass rod

• Cotton string

• Plastic tubing

• Copper penny

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NGSS.5-PS1-3

A teacher mixes a white powder into a beaker of water. The powder cannot be seen in the water. The teacher then heats the mixture until the water evaporates and the powder can be seen again. Which property of the powder is the teacher demonstrating? (5.5A)

• Solubility

• Relative density

• Conductivity

• Mass

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4