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6th Grade
11/04/2011

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Element
Definition
An element is the simplest form of matter.
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Budyancy
Definition
The upward force that keeps things going.
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Physical properties
Definition
Any charateristic of a material can be observed or measured without changing the material.
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Minerals
Definition
Naturally formed, non-living solid chimical substances.
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Metal
Definition
Metal is a good comdutor of eletricity, malleable.
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Metalloids
Definition
metalloids have properties of both metals and non- metals.
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Non- metals
Definition
Non-metals are poor condutors of electricity.
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Mass
Definition
The amount of space something takes up.
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Density& formula
Definition
The amount of mass a material has for its given volume.

D=m/v
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Matter
Definition
Anything that has mass and takes up space.
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Streak
Definition
The color of the powdered mineral when scraped across a white streak plate.
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conductivity
Definition
the ability to conduct electricity.
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cleave
Definition
The ability to peel or remove layers in minerals.
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luster
Definition
This describes how light reflects from a mineral's surface.
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periodic table
Definition
The peridic table is a chart in wich all the known elements are arranged according to their properties.
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Malleability
Definition
capble of being extended or shape by beating with a hammer or by the pressure of rollers.
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