SNC1PD - Chemistry Terms TDSS

A characteristic of a substance that can be observed and measured without changing the identity of the substance.

• qualitative property

• state of matter

• element

• physical property

Definition (summarized): 1. Matter is made up of tiny particles 2. Particles are constantly in motion 3. Particles attract each other 4. Each substance has unique particles that are different than those of other substances 5. The higher the temperature of the substance, the faster the particles move.

• particle theory of matter

• quantitative property

• qualitative property

• magnetism

The property of a substance that describes how the surface of the object feels.

• texture

• hardness

• taste

• density

The property of a substance that describes how easily it pours.

• viscosity

• ductility

• solubility

• density

Definition: color change, new solid formation (precipitate), new gas production, energy change (heat or light produced)

The property of a substance that describes how easily it can be hammered into a thin sheet.

• solubility

• density

• malleability

• ductility

The property of a substance that describes how shiny it is.

• colour

• hardness

• lustre

• solubility

Definition: A pure substance that cannot be broken down into simpler parts by chemical methods.

• vaporization

• solution

• compound

• element

Definition: The property of a substance that describes whether or not it is attracted to a magnet.

• viscosity

• density

• solubility

• magnetism

Definition: a physical property that can be measured and assigned a particular value. e.g. viscosity, melting point, boiling point, solubility, hardness, conductivity, density

• clarity

• compound