Properties of Matter

Something that describes a specific object or material.

• Phenomenon

• Property

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-2

An object or material that has specific properties.

• Mixture

• Substance

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-2

A fact based on one of our senses or measurement.

• Observation

• Phenomenon

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-1

Something that can be observed or measured about a substance.

• Chemical Property

• Physical Property

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

How easily a substance can change or cause a change.

• Chemical Property

• Physical Property

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

An observable event that can be explained using scientific knowledge.

• Phenomenon

• Property

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-2

NGSS.MS-LS1-6

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

A physical property that results in a substance sinking or floating.

• Corrosivity

• Density

• Flammability

• Toxicity

A substance with a high density will cause it to...

• ...float.

• ...sink.

A substance with a low density will cause it to...

• ...float.

• ...sink.

A combination of different substances that can be separated.

• Mixture

• Substance