The Physical Properties of Matter

What is a physical property of matter?

A property that can be observed or measured without changing the identity of that matter Ex: Color, odor, shape, size, etc.

Thermal Conductivity
Definition: Example:

 The

ability to transfer thermal energy (heat) to something else

 Coffee

in a special cup to prevent heat transfer to our hands

State
Definition: Example:
   

 The

form in which matter exists: solid, liquid, gas, or plasma

Ice = Solid Water = Liquid Helium = Gas Lightning = Plasma

Malleability
Definition:
Example:

The

ability to be pounded into thin sheets

 Aluminum

can be pounded flat to make aluminum foil

Ductility
Definition: Example:

 The

ability to be drawn into thin wires

 Copper

is used to make wires

Solubility
Definition: Example:

 The

ability for one substance to dissolve into another substance

 Alka-seltzer

dissolves in water or sugar dissolves in coffee

Density
Definition: Example:

 Mass

per unit volume

 Lead

is used for fishing weights because it is more dense than water

More information about density...

 Density

= The amount of matter in a given space or volume = m v Mass Volume

 Density

More information about density...

substances have a unique density: Water = 1.00 g/mL Gold = 19.32 g/mL
(See page 13 in your book for a bigger list)
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Density < 1 - The object will float in water Density > 1 The object will sink in water

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 Answers

are expressed in g/cm3

or g/mL