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8th Grade
09/25/2007

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Boyle's Law
Definition
The Pressure of gas increases when the volume decreases. (Temperature is constant)
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Charle's Law
Definition
The volume of gas increases as the temperature increases. (Pressure is constant)
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Chemical Change
Definition
When one or more substances are changed into new sumbstances with different properties;Cannot be undone by physical means.
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Volume
Definition
The amount of space an object or substance takes up; measured in liters (L) or cubic centimeters (cm3)
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Transparency
Definition
The ability of matter to allow light to pass through it.
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Texture
Definition
How a substance feels to the touch.
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Physical Change
Definition
Occurs when one or more physical properties of a substance are changed; many physical changes can be undone by physical means.
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Solid
Definition
Matter that has a definite shape and volume such as a rock.
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Odor
Definition
The smell a substance has.
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Luster
Definition
How the surface of a material appears when it reflects light.
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Malleable
Definition
to be able to flatten, bend, and shape without breaking.
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Mass
Definition
The scientific measure of the amount of matter an object contains.
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Liquid
Definition
Matter that has a definite volume but not a definite shape. i.e. water
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Insulator
Definition
A substance that does not transfer heat readily or a substance that does not allow electrical current to pass through it.
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Gas
Definition
Matter that has no definite volume or shape, such as air.
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Ductile
Definition
Able to be pulled into a wire.
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Color
Definition
Reflected light of various wavelengths.
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