What is Matter ?
gas
does not have a definite shape or volume
solid
has a definite shape and volume
Liquid
has a definite volume but no shape of its own
magnetism
whether or not an object is attracted to a magnet
matter
Anything that has mass and takes up space
mass
the amount of matter in an object
volume
the amount of space something takes up
density
whether a substance floats or sinks in water
conductivity of thermal
whether an object conducts or insulates thermal energy
solubility in water
whether or not a substance dissolves in water
conductivity of electrical energy
whether or not an object allows electricity to pass through