Characteristic Properties of Substances

Properties of Matter

Every pure substance (element or compound) has a specific set of properties, either physical or chemical

Multiple Choice

Matter that is made of one type of molecule and has specific properties is known as

• A mixture

• A substance

• A homogenous

Multiple Choice

Which state of matter does NOT have a definite size or shape?

• Solid

• Liquid

• Gas

Multiple Choice

The ability to change shape is known as

• Conductivity

• Magnetivity

• Malleability

Physical Properties

• Physical Properties can be observed without changing the substance into another substance

Examples of Physical Properties

• color

• state of matter

• density (mass per volume)

• freezing point (temperature at which a substance freezes)

• solubility (ability to dissolve)

• malleability (how easily a metal can be manipulated)

Open Ended

Give 4 examples of the physical properties of the device you are using right now.

Chemical Properties

• Describes a substances ability to change into a different substance

• In other words, the ability or inability of a substance to react with another substance

• These properties can only be observed when a substance undergoes a chemical change

• Ex/ sodium has the ability to react with water, gold does not react with water

Multiple Select

Choose ALL of the examples of chemical properties.

• Baking soda has the ability to react with vinegar

• Shiny metal

• Water freezes at 32 degrees

• Iron has the ability to rust

A Chemical Property of Sodium

The element Sodium has the ability to react with water. Watch the following video to see what happens when sodium and water react.

Multiple Choice

True or false: Sodium is a very hard metal.

• True

• False

Multiple Select

What are some things that happen to the sodium when it is put into the toilet? (*Choose all that apply*)

• It starts to fizz

• It catches on fire

• It explodes

Multiple Choice

True or False: One of Sodium's chemical properties it the ability to react with water.

• True

• False

Conclusion

The properties of substances can be used to both identify and classify them.

Open Ended

How are physical properties different from chemical properties?