Properties of Matter 5.6A

The ability of an object to sink or float in another substance.

• relative density
• solubility

• conductivity

• magnetism

Anything that has mass and takes up space.

Something we can observe with our senses or measure with tools.

• relative density

• physcial properties

• matter

• conductivity

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The atoms are very close together; it has a definite shape and definite volume.

• Solid

• Liquid

• Gas

• None

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The atoms are very far apart; it does not have a definite shape or a definite volume.

• Solid

• Liquid

• Gas

• None

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The atoms are close together; it does not have a definite shape but does have a definite volume.

• Solid

• Liquid

• Gas

• None

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Stops or slows the flow of heat or electricity

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Allows for the transfer of heat or electricity

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Iron, nickel, cobalt, and steel are

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A liquid can change to a gas when heat is added; this is called

• condensation

• melting

• evaporation

• freezing

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