Physical vs Chemical Properties

Analyzing Properties of Matter

Draw

Draw an example of matter.

Open Ended

Identify three differences between the objects that you can see in the photo.

Properties of Matter

• Properties are specific characteristics that matter may have

• Mass and volume are examples of properties

• Other properties can include how it looks, feels, or reacts to other matter

Physical Properties

• These are properties you can observe/measure without changing the identity of the substance

• For example, you can see the color, shape and size of an object

• Some changes are physical, like cutting paper; the paper is still paper!

Multiple Choice

Why is cutting paper considered a physical change?

• The paper is no longer paper once it is cut

• The paper is still paper after it is cut

• The paper becomes a different substance after it is cut

Open Ended

List 3 physical properties of the object in this image.

• These are properties you can observe when a substance changes into a whole new substance.​​

• Flammability = can it burn?​

• Reactivity = d​oes it react with other substances?

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​Chemical Properties

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Open Ended

Flammability is an example of a chemical property. Can you think of an example of when you would want a flammable material?