Physical & Chemical Properties of Matter

matter

anything that has mass and takes up space

properties

the characteristics or traits of matter

density

mass per unit of volume

state of matter

describes matter as a solid, liquid, or gas.

luster

how shiny an object looks

malleable

capable of being rolled, shaped, or pounded into various shapes.

magnetic

attraction for iron

conductivity

The ability of an object to transfer heat or electricity to another object.

solubility

The ability of a substance to dissolve in another substance

melting point

temperature at which a substance changes from a solid to a liquid. 0 degrees Celsius or 32 degrees Farenheit

boiling point

temperature at which a substance changes from a liquid to a gas/ vapor. 100 degrees Celsius or 212 degrees Farenheit

Physical Property of Matter

characteristic of a substance that can be observed and measured without changing the identity of the substance

Chemical Property of Matter

substance's ability to change into a new substance with different properties

flammability

ability of a substance to burn

reactivity

causing a reaction or response

rusting

chemical property of iron turning to iron oxide

mass

the amount of matter in an object

volume

the amount of space an object occupies

texture

feel or appearance of an object, physical property

Example of physical change

Evaporation is an example of what type of change?

Example of chemical change

Digesting food is an example of what type of change?

Example of a physical property

Malleability is an example of what type of property

examples of chemical property

flammability and reactivity

Compound

A substance made up of atoms of two or more different elements joined by chemical bonds

Element

A pure substance made of only one kind of atom

homogeneous mixture

A mixture in which substances are evenly distributed throughout the mixture

Hetergeneous Mixture

mixture that doesn't blend smoothly throughout and in which the individual substances remain distinct

Saltwater is an example of what type of substance?

Homogeneous Mixture

A garden salad is an example of what type of substance?

Heterogeneous Mixture

Aluminum is an example of what type of substance?

An example of a/an Element/Pure substance

Glucose (C6H12O6)

An example of a/an compound/pure substance