Physical Properties of Matter

Front

The temperature at which a liquid becomes a gas is the __________ point.

Back

boiling

Front

Density depends on __________.

Back

mass and volume

Front

In the example of powdered drink mix dissolving in water, what do we call the substance that gets dissolved?

Back

solute

Front

Mass is a(n) __________ property.

Back

physical

Front

The temperature at which a liquid becomes a solid is the __________ point.

Back

freezing

Front

In the example of powdered drink mix dissolving in water, what do we call the substance that does the dissolving?

Back

solvent

Front

The temperature at which a solid becomes a liquid is the __________ point.

Back

melting

Front

Which of these properties changes if the size of an object changes?

• density
• melting point
• solubility
• mass

Back

mass

Front

Which of these is an example of a property of matter that can be observed without changing the identity of the matter?

• flammability
• reactivity
• solubility
• ability to rust

Back

solubility

Front

What is the best way to determine if a sample is pure gold?

Back

compare the melting point of the sample with a sample of pure gold