GENERAL CHEMISTRY 1  the melting temperature of iron or

the freezing temperature of water,

can only be observed as matter
NATURE AND STATES OF MATTER undergoes a physical change

I. THE PARTICULATE NATURE OF MATTER

Law of Constant Proportion

 All things of the same type have the
same proportions of the elements
that compose them

Four Basic Principles of Particles of the

Particle Model of Matter

1. Matter is made of tiny particles

2. There are empty space between the
particles
3. The particles are in constant motion
4. There are forces that act between
the particles

MATTER AND ITS PROPORTIES

Properties – characteristics that enable us to

distinguish on substance from
another

 Light and resistant

 Transparent
 Fragile
 Elastic
 Flexible
 Strong and Resistant

1. Physical Properties
 characteristics of matter that is not
associated with a change in its
chemical composition
 examples of physical properties:
density, color, hardness, melting
and boiling points, and electrical
conductivity
 density and color, without
changing the physical state of the
matter observed