Properties of Matter By Mrs. Asmaa Kayed-Sarhan
Matter can be described by looking at many properties. Color Hardness Size Shape Buoyancy Flexibility Texture Magnetism Weight
Buoyancy Floating Sinking
Magnetism Magnetic (Attracts) Non-Magnetic (Repels)
Weight Heavy Light
Hardness Hard Soft
Color Red Blue
Flexibility Flexible Rigid StiffFirm
Shape
Texture Rough Smooth
Size Large Small
Different Objects can have Similar Properties Can you tell me what these two objects have in common? color buoyancy
Can you tell me what these two objects have in common? texture magnetic hardnessflexibility buoyancy
So remember, matter can be described by looking at many different properties Color Hardness Size Shape Buoyancy Flexibility Texture Magnetism Weight