Properties of Matter Bromfield Chemistry CP
Physical Properties Can be observed without changing the composition of the sample
Physical Properties Can be observed without changing the composition of the sample Examples: Observing the Refraction of Light
Physical Changes Occur without a change in composition
Physical Changes Occur without a change in composition Examples:
States of Matter
Solids
Liquids
Gases
Extensive Properties Depend on the AMOUNT of matter present
Extensive Properties Depend on the AMOUNT of matter present Examples Mass volume
Intensive Properties “characteristic property” Depends on type of material Independent of AMOUNT of material
Intensive Properties “characteristic property” Depends on type of material Independent of AMOUNT of material Examples:
Chemical Properties How a substance behaves in the presence of other materials
Chemical Change Results in a change in composition
Chemical Change Results in a change in composition
Chemical Change Results in a change in composition
Chemical Change Results in a change in composition
Chemical Change Results in a change in composition