Physical Properties of Matter“Properties ‘R’ Us”

Notes

Objectives:

Today we will: Observe different substances and

record your observations Identify and recognize General,

Physical and Characteristic properties of matter

Describe how physical properties can be used to gather information about a substance.

Key Terms: General Properties Physical Properties Characteristic Properties Color Conductivity Odor Hardness Magnetism Luster Malleable Ductile

The Physical Properties of Matter

Defined as any characteristics of a substance that can be observed without changing the substance Shape Color Conductivity Odor Hardness Magnetism Luster Malleable Ductile

The Observable Properties of Matter

Color – Describes the specific colors observed

The General Properties of Matter

Defined as any properties found in all matter Mass Volume

The Observable Properties of Matter

Texture – describes the surface how rough or smooth the surface may appear or feel.

The Observable Properties of Matter

Odor – Describes the specific smell if any

The Observable Properties of Matter

Luster – Describes the degree in which the substance is shiny or dull

The Observable Properties of Matter

Hardness – Describes if the substance can be scratches or chipped with a nail

The Observable Properties of Matter

Conductivity – Describes whether a substance allows heat and or electricity to pass through it

The Observable Properties of Matter

Magnetism – Describes whether the substance attracts iron or is attracted to a magnet

The Observable Properties of Matter

Mass – Describes how much matter is in the substance

The Observable Properties of Matter

Volume – Describes how much space a substance takes up

The Observable Properties of Matter

Malleable- Describes if the substance can be hammered and rolled into bendable of shapeable sheets

The Observable Properties of Matter

Ductile- Describes if the substance can be rolled into wire