Properties of matter

Physical Property Can be observed/measured without changing the identity of the matter Can be observed/measured without changing the identity of the matter Volume Volume Mass Mass Density Density Color Color Smell Smell State of matter State of matter

Additional Physical Properties Magnetism – property of some materials to attract certain metals Magnetism – property of some materials to attract certain metals such as iron such as iron Solubility – the ability of a substance to dissolve in another substance Solubility – the ability of a substance to dissolve in another substance

Some more… Thermal conductivity – the rate at which a substance transfers heat Thermal conductivity – the rate at which a substance transfers heat Electrical conductivity – how freely charges can move in a material Electrical conductivity – how freely charges can move in a material

Just a few more… Ductility – can be pulled Ductility – can be pulled into a wire into a wire Malleability – can be pounded into thin sheets Malleability – can be pounded into thin sheets

More physical properties Weight – measure of gravitational force on an object Weight – measure of gravitational force on an object Inertia – tendency of an object to resist a change in motion Inertia – tendency of an object to resist a change in motion

A few more physical properties… Melting Point – temperature at which the substance melts Melting Point – temperature at which the substance melts Boiling Point – temperature at which the substance boils Boiling Point – temperature at which the substance boils Specific Heat – amount of heat necessary to raise 1kg of a substance by 1° C Specific Heat – amount of heat necessary to raise 1kg of a substance by 1° C