Lesson 3:

Physical Properties of Matter

What is a Property?
A property is a
characteristic that
describes an object
or a substance.
All matter can be
described based on its
physical properties and
its chemical properties.

Physical properties are

characteristics that can
be observed without
changing the identity of
the object or substance.
Physical Properties of an Apple
 Physical Properties Include:
-Color -Boiling Point
-Mass -Conductivity
-Volume -Solubility
-Density -Viscosity
-Melting Point -Flexibility

Research any of these properties

that you are not familiar with and be
prepared to discuss them in class!
 Discovery Education
Video:
Physical and Chemical Pr
operties of Matter

Physical properties of matter

include its hardness and color;
chemical properties are
identified by observing what
happens when one substance
reacts with another.
Discovery Education Video:
Physical Science Series: Prope
rties of Matter
This program explores the many different
characteristics of matter, including the
chemical properties of matter, such as
flammability and reactivity. It also
examines some of the physical properties
of matter including color, odor, texture,
and shape, through beautiful visual images
which students can easily understand.
Much emphasis is placed on the concept
of mass and weight. Volume and density
are explored by looking at different types
of matter such as gas, lead, marble, and
feathers.
Physical Properties of Matter:
Key Questions:
1) Why is understanding the physical
properties of an object important?

2) Can an object’s physical properties be

measured? Explain.

3) Why are a substance’s melting point

and boiling point physical properties?