Part 2: Properties of Matter

____________________ _____________refers to how well a substance conducts electricity.

An example of a substance for a forensic scientist to collect is...

When thermal energy moves from one place to another, it is called

Is it dangerous to carry a metal umbrella up high during a lightning storm?

Aluminum can conduct electricity well.

Metal can carry ___________ from the lightning right to your hand.

Some materials carry thermal energy better than others.

What is a forensic scientist?

____________ are materials that permit electrons to free freely from particle to particle

You can test thermal conductivity using metal, plastic, and wood.

___________ __________ is a property and a measure of the ability of a material to transfer heat.

Forensic scientists collect footprints & then take them back to their lab.

The kool aid powder mixed with water ________.

Energy is not created nor destroyed.

_____________ is the ability of a substance to dissolve in water.

Powder in a kool aid pack is soluble.

An example of the seat belt burning you in the summertime is an example of thermal conductivity.

The knowledge of forensic scientists is very helpful in solving many crimes.

______________ are various substances that block or stop the flow of electrical or thermal currents.

Forensic scientists use their understanding of the properties of matter.

A forensic scientist can test fingerprints as evidence.