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Physical properties of matter
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Science
9th Grade
09/11/2009

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liquid
Definition
has a definite (unchanging) volume but not a definite shape
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malleability
Definition
the ability of a solid to be hammered without shattering
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physical properties
Definition
characteristics of matter that can be measured and observed without changing the composition of the substance
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boiling point
Definition
temperature where liquid changes to gas
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conductivity
Definition
the ability to allow heat to flow
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solid
Definition
has a definite (unchanging) shape and definite (unchanging) volume
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physical change
Definition
some properties of a material change, but the substance in the material remains the same
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hardness
Definition
determined by which materials can scratch  each other
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visocosity
Definition
the resistance  of a liquid to flowing
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melting point
Definition
temperature where solid changes to liquid
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gas
Definition
has no definite volume or definite shape
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density
Definition
 the ratio of the  mass of a substance to its volume
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