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Mass, Volume, and Weight
Mass, Volume, and Weight
Mass measures the amount of matter in an object. Volume is the amount of space an object takes up.
Magnetism
Magnetism
Not all metals are magnetic. Use the acronym NICS to remember the ones that are magnetic:
N - nickel
I - iron
C - cobalt
S - steel
Relative Density
Relative Density
A material that is more dense than another material will sink. A material that is less dense will float.
Conductors
Conductors
Conductors allow energy (thermal or electrical) to flow through them.
Insulators
Insulators
Insulators slow or stop energy (thermal or electrical) from flowing through them.
Solubility
Solubility
Whether a substance can dissolve in another substance
Physical State
Physical State
Matter comes in a variety of states. In 5th grade, we focus on solid, liquid, and gas.
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