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6th Grade
11/01/2011

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Definition
An element is the simplest form of matter.
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Periodic Tables
Definition
The periodic table is a chart in which all the known elements are arranged according to thier proporties.
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Mass
Definition
Any characteristics of a material that can be observed or measured without changing material.
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Matter
Definition
anything that has mass and takes up space
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Density
Definition
the amount of mass a material has for its given volume.
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Bouyancy
Definition
The upward force that keeps things a float.
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Metals
Definition
Good conductors of electicity;malleable
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Metalloids
Definition
Have proporties of both metals and non-metals.
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Non-metals
Definition
Poor conductors of electricty malleable-capable of being extended or shaped by beating with a hammer or by the pressure or rollers.
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Steak
Definition
The color of the powered mineral when scraped acorss a white streak plate.
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Conductivity
Definition
The ability to conduct electricity.
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Malleability
Definition
Capable of having extended or shaped by beating with a hammer or by the pressure of a roller.
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Luster
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This discribes how light reflects from a minerals surface.
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Texture
Definition
Desribe words to discribe the suface aera of a mineral. Ex: rough, smooth, hard, etc.
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Cleave
Definition
The ability ti peel or remove layers in minerals.
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