Properties Vocabulary Cards

Physical Properties Characteristics that can be observed or measured without changing the substance into something else Characteristics that can be observed or measured without changing the substance into something else

Matter Matter is anything that has mass and takes up space (Volume). Matter is anything that has mass and takes up space (Volume).

Mass Mass is how much of an object there is. Mass is how much of an object there is. Mass is not the same thing as weight. Weight is the pull of gravity on an object. Less gravity means less weight. Mass is not the same thing as weight. Weight is the pull of gravity on an object. Less gravity means less weight.

Volume Volume is how much space matter takes up. Volume is how much space matter takes up. Can Be Can Be Regular Regular Irregular Irregular

Regular Volume Measuring items that can be measured with a ruler. E.g. a rectangle Measuring items that can be measured with a ruler. E.g. a rectangle Tools: Ruler (cm) Tools: Ruler (cm) Unit: cm3 Unit: cm3 Formula: L x W x H Formula: L x W x H

Irregular Volume Objects that cannot be measured with a ruler. E.g. a pencil or rocks Objects that cannot be measured with a ruler. E.g. a pencil or rocks Formula: Displacement (see diagram) Formula: Displacement (see diagram) Tools: Graduated Cylinder Tools: Graduated Cylinder Unit: ml or cm3 Unit: ml or cm3

Density The amount of matter in a given space or volume D = M ÷ V The amount of matter in a given space or volume D = M ÷ V Describes how compact or concentrated something is Describes how compact or concentrated something is Density is measured by dividing the mass of a object by its volume. Density is measured by dividing the mass of a object by its volume.massvolumemassvolume

Buoyancy The ability or tendency to float in water, air, or some other fluid. The ability or tendency to float in water, air, or some other fluid.

Luster The quality of reflecting light The quality of reflecting light

Ductility Capable of being pulled into thin wires Capable of being pulled into thin wires

Malleability Capable of being hammered out into thin sheets Capable of being hammered out into thin sheets

Conductivity The property of conducting (acting as a channel) heat, electricity, or sound The property of conducting (acting as a channel) heat, electricity, or sound Good Conductors – Metals Good Conductors – Metals Bad Conductors – Non-metals Bad Conductors – Non-metals

States of Matter States of matter are the distinct forms that different phases of matter take on States of matter are the distinct forms that different phases of matter take on Solid is the state where matter has a fixed volume and shape Solid is the state where matter has a fixed volume and shape Liquid is the state in which matter maintains a fixed volume but will adapt to the shape of its container Liquid is the state in which matter maintains a fixed volume but will adapt to the shape of its container Gas is the state in which matter expands to occupy whatever volume is available Gas is the state in which matter expands to occupy whatever volume is available

Temperature A measure of the warmth or coldness of an object or substance. A measure of the warmth or coldness of an object or substance.

Melting Point When a solid changes from a solid to a liquid. When a solid changes from a solid to a liquid.

Boiling Point When a liquid changes from a liquid to a gas. When a liquid changes from a liquid to a gas.

Chemical Property A chemical property is any characteristic that gives a substance the ability to undergo a change that results in a new substance. A chemical property is any characteristic that gives a substance the ability to undergo a change that results in a new substance.

Non-Reactivity/Reactivity Reactivity is the ability of an atom or molecule to combine chemically with another atom or molecule Reactivity is the ability of an atom or molecule to combine chemically with another atom or molecule Non-Reactivity is the resistance of an atom or molecule to combine chemically with another atom or molecule Non-Reactivity is the resistance of an atom or molecule to combine chemically with another atom or molecule

Flammability/Non- Flammability Flammability is defined as how easily something will burn or ignite, causing fire or combustion. Flammability is defined as how easily something will burn or ignite, causing fire or combustion. Non-Flammability is defined as the resistance of an object to burn or ignite. Non-Flammability is defined as the resistance of an object to burn or ignite.