Physical Properties of Matter

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What property of matter is described by the terms soft, hard, or rough?

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Texture

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What is the term used to describe and classify matter?

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Properties

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

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True or false: Physical properties can be observed about matter.

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True

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NGSS.5-PS1-3

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What property of matter is described by the terms small, medium, or large?

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Size

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NGSS.2-PS1-1

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What property of matter is described by the colors red, blue, green, or yellow?

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Color

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What is the definition of a physical property?

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A characteristic of matter that can be observed or measured without changing the substance's identity.

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Name three examples of physical properties of matter.

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Texture, size, color.

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NGSS.5-PS1-3

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How can the physical property of matter known as density be defined?

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Density is the mass of a substance divided by its volume.

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What is the difference between qualitative and quantitative properties of matter?

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Qualitative properties are descriptive and non-numerical (e.g., color, texture), while quantitative properties are measurable and numerical (e.g., mass, volume).

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What physical property would you use to sort objects by their ability to conduct heat?

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Thermal conductivity.