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6 th Grade Chemistry Physical Properties. Conductor. A material that allows heat or energy to pass through. Image from: http://jp7numeracy.blogspot.com/ . Definition: adapted from Science Access glossary, page 313. Insulator.
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Conductor A material that allows heat or energy to pass through. Image from: http://jp7numeracy.blogspot.com/. Definition: adapted from Science Access glossary, page 313.
Insulator A material that does not allow heat or energy to pass through. Image from: http://coolexcooling.com/2008/04/06/benefits-of-ceiling-insulation/. Definition: adapted from : Science Access glossary, page 313.
Luster An object that has a shiny surface. Image from: http://www.karipearls.com/freshwater-pearls-information.html. Definition: adapted from www.thefreedictionary.com.
Malleable The ability of a substance to be pounded into a thin sheet. Image from: http://www.whimsie.com/. Definition: www.thefreedictionary.com.
Mass Anything that has matter and takes up space. Image from: http://4creative.wordpress.com/category/science/; Definition: adapted from www.thefreedictionary.com.
Volume The amount of space an object takes up. Image from: http://www.ehow.com/how_6903061_do-measure-grams-mls_.html; Definition: www.thefreedictionary.com.
Metal An element that is usually a solid, shiny conductor. (image of copper) Image from: http://www.plumbinghelp.ca/pipes.php. Definition: adapted from Science Access glossary, page 318.
Non Metal An element that is usually not shiny, easy to break apart, and does not conduct heat or electricity. Image from: http://easycalculation.com/chemistry/elements/test.php?name=carbon. Definition: adapted from Science Access glossary, page 319.
Metalloid An element that has properties of metals and non metals. (such as the element Boron) Image from: http://www.webelements.com/boron/. Definition: adapted from Science Access glossary, page 318.