Properties of Matter

PROPERTIES OF MATTER

MatterStuff that everything is made of

Physical State The classification of matter

as a solid, liquid, or gas.

Properties Appearances of an object including mass,

volume, magnetism, state of matter, density, solubility, the ability to insulate or conduct heat or electricity.

Classifyto group together based on

similar traits

MassThe amount of matter in an object

SolidA firm or hard substance with no holes

or spaces

LiquidShapeless substance that flows like

water and is wet

GasCan’t be felt with your hand, but it takes the shape of the container

Relative DensityObjects that are more dense sink in water, objects that are less dense float in water

Floatstay on the surface and be held up by a liquid

SinkDrop below the surface level in a liquid

BuoyancyThe upward push of a liquid on an object placed

in it

SolubilityThe ability of a solid to dissolve in a

liquid

MagneticAttracted to a magnet because it contains

iron

Non-Magnetic Not attracted to a magnet because it

does not contain iron.

Repel

To keep away

AttractTo draw closer to

VolumeThe amount of space an object takes up

Liquid volumeThe amount of space a liquid fills measured by a graduated cylinder or beaker.

InsulatorMaterial that slows down or stops

electrical energy or heat from flowing

ConductorMaterial that allows electricity or

heat to flow through easily

Thermal Energy

Energy that causes a change in temperature between

materials.

Electric Energy

Energy produced by the movement of electrons.