Properties and Changes of Matter

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Physical Property

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Can be observed and measured without changing the identity of the substance.

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Melting Point

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Temperature and pressure at which a substance changes from a solid to a liquid.

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Boiling Point

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Temperature and pressure at which a substance changes from a liquid to a gas.

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Density

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The relationship between the mass of a material and its volume; D=m/v.

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Color

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A physical property but a change in this indicates a chemical change.

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Chemical Property

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Can be observed when substances react (combine) with another substance; as a result it becomes a new substance.

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Ability to Burn

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Chemical property; involves a substance reacting with oxygen quickly to produce light and heat.

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Ability to Rust

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Chemical property; involves a substance (iron) reacting slowly with oxygen.

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Physical Properties of Matter Examples

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Melting Point; Boiling Point; Density; Color, Conductivity, Ductile, Malleable.

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Chemical Properties of Matter Examples

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Ability to Burn; Ability to Rust.