Vocabulary-Classifying Matter

Used to observe and describe matter.

• dissolving

• physical properties

• magnetism

• relative density

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Matter breaks down into particles so small that it seems to disappear.

• relative density

• magnetism

• physical properties

• dissolving

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A property of attraction for metals.

• dissolving

• physical properties

• magnetism

• relative density

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The amount of matter packed into a given space compared to its ability to sink or float in water.

• relative density

• dissolving

• physical properties

• magnetism

A material that does not allow energy to flow through it is...

• properties

• circuit

• conductor

• insulator

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A material that allows energy to flow through it easily is called...

• conductor

• insulator

• properties

• magnet

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A metal that attracts other metals, such as iron, steel or cobalt.

• circuit

• conductor

• insulator

• magnet

A wire that can be used to test for electrical conductivity.

• magnet

• circuit

• conductor

• insulator

Mass, state of matter, ability to attract iron, sink or float are all examples of....

• solubility

• magnetism

• physical properties

• volume

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Two objects are placed in water. One sinks and the other floats. Which of the following is the most reasonable conclusion that can be drawn from this data?

• One object is magnetic and the other is not.

• One object is a solid and the other is a liquid.

• One object has a greater density than the other.

• One object is much larger than the other.