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Properties of Matter
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Matter Matter is anything that has volume and mass and takes up space.
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Matter Matter has observable and measurable qualities. We can use general properties to identify substances. Two basic types of properties of matter: Physical properties and Chemical properties.
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Physical Properties Physical properties can be observed or measured without changing the identity of the matter. Basically, properties you notice when using one of your five senses: Feel - mass, volume, texture Sight - color Hear Smell Taste
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Matter All matter has 2 types of properties: Physical Property : A characteristic of a substance that can be observed without changing the identity of the substance is called a physical property. Chemical properties : A chemical property describes the ability of a substance to change into a new substance with different properties.
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Extensive or Intensive?? Physical properties can be extensive or intensive Extensive Properties Extensive properties depend on the amount of a substance that you have. Examples of extensive physical properties include: Volume Mass Weight Size Intensive Properties Intensive properties don’t depend on how much you have. Examples of intensive physical properties include: Density Melting point Boiling point
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