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B4 Vocabulary
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Science
6th Grade
11/06/2011

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Term
Buoyancy-
Definition
The upward force that keeps things a float.
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Metals-
Definition
Good conductors of electricity-Malleable.
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Metaloids
Definition
Have properties of both metals and non-metals.
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Non-Metals-
Definition
Poor conductors of electricity.
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Periodic Table-
Definition
A chart in which all known elements are arranged according to there properties.
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Luster-
Definition
This describes how light reflects from a minerals surface.
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Density-
Definition
Mass/Volume,Or,Density=Mass/Volume, Or Density=Mass over Volume.
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Mass-
Definition
The amount of space something takes up.
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Streak-
Definition
The color of the powdered mineral when scraped across a white streak plate.
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Conductivity-
Definition
The ability to conduct electricity.
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Malleability-
Definition
Capable of being extended or shaped by beating with a hammer or the pressure of a roller.
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Texture-
Definition
Descriptive words to describe the surface area of a mineral
Example-(Rough,Smooth,Hard..ect.)
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Cleave-
Definition
The ability to peel or remove layers in minerals.
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Element-
Definition
A pure chemical substance consisting of one type of Atom.
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