Physical Properties and Physical Changes

Changes in size , shape , form , or state of matter in which the identity of the matter stays the same are examples of

• physical properties.

• physical changes.

Characteristics of matter that you can observe or measure without changing the identity of matter are

• physical properties.

• physical changes.

Mass, solubility, color, texture, state of matter, conductivity, etc. are examples of

• physical properties.

• physical changes.

Maple syrup has a high viscosity which means it pours very slowly. This is an example of a

• physical property

• physical change

Aluminum foil has a high luster which means it is very shiny. This is an example of a

• physical property

• physical change

Tearing paper up into smaller pieces. This is an example of a

• physical property

• physical change

Iron filings can be picked up by a magnet. This is an example of a

• physical property

• physical change

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Copper can conduct electricity. This is an example of a

• physical property

• physical change

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Water boiling and turning into steam. This is an example of a

• physical property

• physical change

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Turning a tree branch into wood chips. This is an example of a

• physical property

• physical change

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