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11/01/2011

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Physical Properties
Definition
Any characteristic of a material that can be observed or measured without changing the material.
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element
Definition
The simplest form of matter.
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Periodic table
Definition
Is a chart in which all the known elements are arranged according to theire properties.
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Mass
Definition
Amount of matter in an object.
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Weight
Definition
Is the measure of the mass.
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Matter
Definition
Anything that hass mass and takes up space.
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Density
Definition
The amount of mass a material has for its given value.
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Density formulas
Definition
D=mass/volume,D=M/V,and D=M over V
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Metals
Definition
Good conductors of electricity; malleable.
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Metalliods
Definition
Have properties of both metals and non-metals.
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Non-Metals
Definition
Poor conductors of electricity.
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Malleable
Definition
Capable of being extended or shaped by beating with a hammer or by the pressure of rollers.
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Streak
Definition
The color of a powdered mineral scraped across a white streaked plate.
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Malleability
Definition
Capable of being extended or shaped by beating with a hammer or pressure of rollers.
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Conductivity
Definition
The ability to conduct electricity.
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Texture
Definition
Descriptive words to describe the surface of a mineral EX: smooth or rough.
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Luster
Definition
The way a mineral reflects light.
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Cleave
Definition
The way things break apart.
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Mineral
Definition
Naturally formed,non-living solid,chemical substances.
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