Matter Vocabulary- Warm Up Choice Board

Define "relative density" in your own words.

Fill in the blank: The three main physical states of matter are ________, ________, and ________.

What does "solubility" mean?

Match the property to its definition: 1. Mass 2. Magnetism 3. Volume a. The amount of space an object takes up b. The amount of matter in an object c. The ability to attract certain metals

Short answer: What does it mean if a material is an "insulator" of electric energy?

Fill in the blank: When a solid is heated and turns into a liquid, this process is called ________.

Explain what a "mixture" is.

What is "condensation"?

Which property would you test to determine if a metal paperclip will float or sink in water?

• Magnetism

• Relative density

• Solubility

• Volume

You have a mixture of sand and iron filings. Which method would best separate the two substances?

• Adding water and stirring

• Using a magnet

• Heating the mixture

• Freezing the mixture