Physical vs. Chemical Properties

Characteristic that can be observed without the matter

changing identity

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES

Malleability- the ability to be hammered into thin

sheets

EXAMPLES (FROM YOUR OWN LIFE)

Ductility- the ability to be drawn into wire

Electric conductivity-the ability to carry

electricity

EXAMPLES (FROM YOUR OWN LIFE)

Density- how tightly matter is packed

The density of water= 1.0 g/cm3

EXAMPLES (FROM YOUR OWN LIFE)

Iron reacts with oxygen to form rust

NON-EXAMPLES (FROM YOUR OWN LIFE)

Gasoline burns in a car engine

NON-EXAMPLES (FROM YOUR OWN LIFE)

The copper in the Statue of Liberty has reacted with carbon dioxide to from

copper carbonate (the green stuff on the statue)

NON-EXAMPLES (FROM YOUR OWN LIFE)

Rubbing alcohol is flammable

NON EXAMPLES (FROM YOUR OWN LIFE)

Characteristic that can be observed only as the matter

changes identity

CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

• wood is flammable

EXAMPLES (FROM YOUR OWN LIFE)

• Copper reacts with CO2, formingcopper carbonate

EXAMPLES (FROM YOUR OWN LIFE)

• Hydrogen is flammable

EXAMPLES (FROM YOUR OWN LIFE)

• Stainless steel does not react with oxygen (rust)

EXAMPLES (FROM YOUR OWN LIFE)

• Helium is not flammable

EXAMPLES (FROM YOUR OWN LIFE)

Helium is less dense than air

NON-EXAMPLES (FROM YOUR OWN LIFE)

Solubility- the ability of a substance to dissolve

NON-EXAMPLES (FROM YOUR OWN LIFE)

Ductility- the ability to be drawn into wire

Electric conductivity-the ability to carry

electricity

NON- EXAMPLES (FROM YOUR OWN LIFE)