state of matter that has definite shape and definite volume. - keeps its own size.
SOLID
state of matter that keeps its but take the shape of its container.
Liquid
- state of matter that can freely change its shape and size,- it has no definite shape and volume. spreads out to fill its container. - flow like liquids- very light and often cannot be seen.
Gas
ability of solids to resist breaking and scraping.
Hardness
ability of metals to be hammered into different shapes
Malleability
the ability to be drawn into wires
Ductility
the ability to be easily broken into pieces
Brittleness
ability of solid to allow it to absorb water and other liquids.
Porosity
ability of materials to float in water.
Buoyancy
measure of the amount of matter in given volume of liquid.
Density
The object __ if its density is lesser than the density of the liquid.
FLOATS
The object __ if its density is greater than the density of the liquid.
sinks
property of materials to break down into simpler or smaller forms of matter.