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Physical Properties
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What is matter?

1. This book is matter because it has mass

and volume.

2. The ancient Greek philosopher Democritus thought

that the universe was made of empty space and tiny bits of
stuff that could not be divided into smaller pieces.

3. Matter is made of particles called atoms .

4. A(n) molecule is a particle of matter that is

made of two or more atoms that are joined together.

What are physical properties?

5. Color is an example of a(n) physical property because

color can be observed without changing the identity of a
substance.

6. The amount of matter in an object is its mass .

7. Mass is measured using a(n) balance .

8. An object’s weight is caused by the pull of

gravity.

9. Weight is measured in units of newtons or

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pounds.

10. The volume of matter is the amount of space

it takes up.

11. The volume of a rectangular solid can be found by

multiplying its length by its width by its height.

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What are other physical properties?

12. The ability of a material to transfer heat and electricity is

called conductivity .

13. Aluminum and copper are good conductors .

Glass, rubber, and plastic are poor conductors. Materials that

are poor conductors restrict the flow of heat

and electricity.

14. The ability to be bent, flattened, or hammered without

breaking is called malleability .

15. The ability to be drawn into wires is called ductility .

16. The harder the material is, the more it resists

scratching.

17. The hardest substances are diamonds .

18. Copper and plastics are not attracted to magnets ,

but iron is.

Critical Thinking

19. How do the physical properties of the parts of a pencil affect

how the pencil is used?

Because a pencil’s lead is soft, it makes marks on paper. A pencil’s

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solid state of matter and its shape make it easy to hold. Wood is
softer than metal, so a pencil can be sharpened and reused.

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