| Term | Definition |
|---|
| physical property | a characteristic that can be observed or measured without changing the identity of the substance |
| chemical property | the ability of a substance to change into a DIFFERENT substance in a reaction |
| filter | separating objects in a mixture with a screen or paper (physical change) |
| density | the measurement that compare how heavy an object is, to how big it is (mass/volume g/cm3) |
| translucent | object that allows light throuh but NO objects can be seen |
| ductility | ability to be drawn (pulled) into a wire |
| malleable | able to be pounded into a shape without breaking |
| flexible | the ability to bend into a shape without breaking |
| transparent | matter that allows light through and objects can be seen |
| aerodynamic | how well air flows aroun an object (ex airplane, car, baseball) |
| conductivity | ability of an object to transfer (carry) heat and electricity |
| phases of matter | phases that describe a condition as a SOLID, LIQUID, or GAS |
| texture | how an object feels on the surface (bumpy, sticky, slippery) |
| luster | the shine on an object |
| distillation | two liquids in a mixture can be separated IF they have different boiling points (ex water 100C, antifreeze 188C) |
| brittle | able to crack or break |
| soluble | ability to dissolve in a liquid- keep identity (salt dissolves in water) |
| viscosity | a liquid's resistance to flowing or being poured (honey has high viscosity) |
| buoyant | the ability of an object to float in a liquid or gas |
| boiling point | the temperature that a liquid turns into a gas |
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