Physical Properties Review

The physical (state) in which a substance exists, such as a solid , liquid, or a gas.

• State

• Luster

• Volume

• Thermal Conductivity

A description of how shiny an object is.

• State

• Luster

• Volume

• Thermal Conductivity

The ability of a substance to dissolve in another substance.

• Mass

• Density

• Solubility

• Malleable

An example substance that is a good conductor of heat. (DOES TRANSFER HEAT WELL)

• Styrofoam

• Metal

The rate at which a substance transfers HEAT.

• Thermal Conductivity

• Electrical Conductivity

• Solubility

• Density

The rate at which a substance transfers ELECTRICITY.

• Thermal Conductivity

• Electrical Conductivity

• Solubility

• Density

An example substance that is a good insulator of heat. (DOES NOT TRANSFER HEAT WELL)

• Styrofoam

• Metal

The ability of a substance to be rolled or pounded into thin sheets.

• Ductile

• Malleable

• Luster

• Dull

The ability of a substance to be

pulled into a wire

• Ductile

• Malleable

• Luster

• Dull

Opposite of malleable...

• Dull

• Brittle