Physical and Chemical Properties of Matter

Some metals may become dull when exposed to air. (is this a Physical Property or a chemical property?)

• Physical Property

• Chemical Property

Metals, when pure, are shiny and reflect light.

• Physical change

• Chemical change

Mercury's high density and liquid state at room temperature make it useful in barometers.

• Physical Property

• Chemical Property

Archeologists uncover ancient gold artifacts that are untarnished, while iron artifacts are often corroded.

• Physical Property

• Chemical Property

The hardness of diamonds enables them to be used on drill bits.

• Physical Property

• Chemical Property

Metal are typically ductile or can be drawn into wire.

• Physical property

• Chemical Property

You shouldn't use silver utensils to handle sulfur-containing food such as eggs or mustard, since the silver will tarnish.

• Physical Property

• Chemical Property

The high Melting point of tungsten makes it useful for light bulb filaments.

• Physical Property

• Chemical Property

Metals are typically much better conductors of heat and electricity than nonmetals.

• Physical property

• Chemical Property

The magnesium ribbon of a photo flashbulb ignites in the oxygen around it when you snap a picture.

• Physical Property

• Chemical Property