Copy of Physical Science Vocabulary 1

change in the form of matter but not what it is made of

matter that has a definite volume and holds its own shape

matter that has a definite volume but no definite shape

matter that has no definite volume or shape

something that has mass and takes up space

Particles (atoms) are packed closely together vibrating in place

two or more substances that are not chemically combined

a liquid where particles of one substance are evenly distributed (dissolved) with another substance

particles (atoms) move and slide past each other, but not too far apart.

particles move very quickly in all directions and fill up the space

a material that something is made of

the pull of gravity on matter

the amount of matter in a particle or object

how much matter is in a certain volume

size, shape, color, weight, mass, volume, texture

the physical and chemical characteristics of an object

Way to separate a mixture of solids in which one solid doesn't sink

way to separate a mixture of water and sand

way to separate a solution

what can you use to separate a mixture of different candies

way to separate solids of very different sizes or a solid from a liquid

qualities or characteristics

What causes a change in state of matter

the change from a solid to a liquid

change from a liquid to a solid

change from a gas to a liquid

change from a liquid to a gas

the physical form of matter

the ability of a substance to cause a change to another substance