Physical and Chemical Properties of Matter

Learning Goals Understand the difference between a physical and a chemical properties and changes Understand the difference between a quantitative and qualitative physical property

Physical Property Physical Property: A characteristic of a substance that can be observed and measured without changing the identity of the substance. Two Types: Quantitative and Qualitative

Chemical Property: The ability of a substance to change (react) and form a new substance.

Physical and Chemical Properties Game !!!! Listen for instructions from the very handsome Mr. Reyn

Colour: Colourless, red, black, etc. (Qualitative)

Solubility: Ability to dissolve in another substance (Quantitative)

Odour: Sweet, pungent, mouldy, etc. (Qualitative)

Lustre: Shiny, dull (Qualitative)

Melting Point: Temperature of melting (Quantitative)

Density: Ratio of mass to volume (Quantitative)

Combustibility: The ability of a substance to burn in air (Chemical Property)

Texture: rough, smooth, bumpy (Qualitative)

Boling Point: Temperature of boiling (Quantitative)

Reactivity with Other Substances: How well it reacts with water, oxygen, acids, other pure substances, etc. (Chemical Property)

Hardness: Ability to scratch another material (Quantitative)

Stability: The ability of a substance to remain unchanged (Chemical Property)

Viscosity: Resistance to flow (Quantitative)

Malleability: Soft, pliable, hard, etc. (Qualitative)

Conductivity: Ability to conduct electricity or heat (Quantitative)

Toxicity: The ability of a substance to cause harmful effects in plants and animals (Chemical Property)

State: Solid, liquid or gas (Qualitative)

Lab Activity Step 1: Read over the lab Step 2: Create Procedure and Table to record results Step 3: Show it to Mr. Reyn or Ms. Chisholm before beginning the lab Step 4: Start the lab (if there is time)