Properties of Matter

mass

A measure of the amount of matter in an object, typically measured in kilograms or grams.

float

To stay on or near the surface of water or another liquid

Relative density

The ability to sink or float in a liquid

sink

to go down below the surface of liquid

attract

pull toward

magnet

an object that attracts certain metals

magnetism

The ability to attract certain types of metals

metal

a material that is usually shiny that conducts heat and electricity well

mixture

Combination of two or more substances that are blended without forming new substances

separate

break apart into pieces

substance

a kind of matter

dissolve

to mix completely into a liquid

solution

a mixture of substances that is blended so completely that the mixture looks the same throughout

Conservation of Matter

matter is neither created nor destroyed during a change