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6th Grade
11/06/2011

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Term
Element
Definition
An element is the simplest form of matter.
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Density
Definition
The amount of mass a material has for its given volume.
Density = mass/volume, or D=m/v
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Mass
Definition
the amount of space something takes up.
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Matter
Definition
Anything that has mass and takes up space.
Term
Buoyancy
Definition
The upward force that keeps thing a float.
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Metals
Definition
Good conductors of electricity; malleable.
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Metalloids
Definition
Have properties of both metals and non-metals.
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Non-Metals
Definition
Poor conductors of electricity.
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Malleable
Definition
capable of being extended or shaped by beating with a hammer or by the pressure of rollers.
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Streak
Definition
The color of the powered mineral when scraped across a white streak plate.
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Conductivity
Definition
The ability to conduct electricity.
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Physical Properties
Definition
Any characteristics of a material that can be observed or measured without changing the material.
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Periodic Table
Definition
A chart in wich all the known element are arranged according to their properties.
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Luster
Definition
This describes how light reflects from a minerals surface.
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Texture
Definition
Descriptive words to describe the surface area of a mineral.
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Cleave
Definition
The ability to peel or remove layers in minerals.
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