Physical Properties • Shape and mass are examples of physical properties.
What are physical properties?
Physical properties are characteristic that can be observed without
changing the identity of the substance.
Physical properties can be observed or measured.
Physical properties that can be observed • Shape , odor , color , texture , and state of matte
Physical properties that can Measured
melting point , boiling point , strength , hardness,
magnetism and the ability to conduct heat or electricity Physical properties help determine uses. • Copper is used in power lines.
Aluminum is used in foil because it is light-weight yet durable and flexible.
Car frames are made of steel which is a strong solid that provides structure.
Tires are made of a flexible solid that cushions your ride.
Plastic-foam cups do not conduct heat well, so they are often used for holding hot drinks.
Antifreeze is used in car radiators because it doesn’t freeze or evaporate.
Density is a physical property • Density has an equation which is :
D=m/v density = mass/volume
Chemical Properties • A chemical property describe how a substance changes into a new substance, either by combing with other elements or by breaking apart into a new substance.
Exp: Flammability : the ability to burn.
Rusting : when iron react with oxygen.
Reactivity is the capacity of a substance to combine with
another substance.
Rusting has a chemical formula which is Fe2 O3
Physical and chemical properties are different • You can observe physical properties without changing the identity of the substance.
You can observe chemical properties only in situations in which the