​Matter

Matter is anything that has weight and takes up space.

Everything is matter, even objects we cannot see such as air​.

Properties of Matter

​Properties

Properties are the traits or features of an object such as color, shape, and size.

​Measure Properties

Many properties can be measured using tools. For example, temperature, weight, length, and height of matter can be measured.

​Observe Properties

​Observe properties are found using the five senses.

You can observe the size, color, and shape of an object.

Texture is another property that describes how something feels. ​

​Test Properties

Some properties are found by testing.

We can test to see if an object is magnetic, if they sink or float, and the flexibility of an object.

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Matter that has flexibility is able to bend. ​