Matter and Density Vocab

grouped together based on similar traits

• classify

• heat

• mass

• texture

1. the classification of matter as a solid, liquid, or gas

• matter

• physical state

• appearance

• senses

1. appearances of an object including: mass, magnetism, physical state, relative density, solubility, and the ability to insulate or conduct

• magnetism

• dissolve

• texture

• properties

1. anything that has mass and takes up space

• temperature

• heat

• matter

• classify

the amount of matter in an object

• substance

• mass

• senses

• thermal energy

1. objects that are more dense sink in water, less dense objects float in water

• matter

• properties

• heat

• relative density

properties that can be observed, measured, or changed without changing the matter itself

• physical properties

• texture

• temperature

• solubility

1. the outward look of an object (color, shape, size, etc.)

• properites

• mass

• physical state

• appearance

1. the feel, appearance, or consistency of a surface or substance

• texture

• appearance

• magnetism

• substance

observing the world around them using external stimuli

• solubility

• heat

• senses

• conductor