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Physical & Chemical

Properties
Scientists use characteristic
properties to identify matter
Physical Properties
 Many physical properties can be observed
or measured
 Mass, volume, density (mass/volume)
 Color, shape, odor, texture
 Melting, boiling point
 Strength, hardness,
 Magnetism
 Ability to conduct electricity or heat
 State of matter (solid, liquid, gas)
Specific Temperatures of Phase
Changes
Substance Melting Pt oC Boiling Pt oC
Water 0 100
Gold 1063 2970
Carbon 3550 4827
Mercury -39 357
Nitrogen -209 -196
Oxygen -218 -183
NaCl 801 1413
Density
 All matter has mass, volume & density
 Density determines whether an object will
float or sink
 Density is the amount of mass in a volume
 Density = mass/volume
 D=m/V
Density Examples
Chemical
Substance Formula Density in g/cm3
Air mixture 0.00129
Helium He 0.00018
Water H20 1.0
Ice H20 0.92
Steel mixture 7.8
Iron Fe 7.86
Physical properties help to
determine uses
 Copper used in electrical power lines

 Antifreeze (ethylene glycol) remains a


liquid at temperature that would freeze or
oil water in a car radiator

 Aluminum foil is lightweight, yet durable,


water resistant and flexible
Chemical Properties
 Describes how a substance reacts
 Reactivity – the ability of a substance to
combine chemically with another substance
(oxygen, acid, water or other substances)
 Iron reacts with oxygen to make rust Fe2O3

 Flammability – the ability of a substance to


react in the presence of oxygen and burn
when exposed to a flame
 Wood is flammable Gold is nonflammable
Comparisons
Substance Physical Chemical
Helium less dense air nonflammable

Wood grainy texture flammable

Baking Soda white powder reacts w/vinegar

Rubbing alcohol clear liquid flammable

Iron malleable reacts with oxygen


Physical Change
 A change of matter from one form to
another without a change in chemical
properties
 Torn paper
 Melting ice
 Crushing a can
 Sanding wood
 Dissolving sugar
 Although a physical change takes place, a
substance will maintain its chemical
properties

 Melting, freezing and evaporation - all


changes of state - are physical changes
because the identity of the substance does
not change
 ice, water, steam – all are water!

 Physical changes are often easily reversed.


 Mixtures can be separated using physical
and chemical properties.

 Physical properties such as solubility,


magnetism, density and size can help
separate mixtures.
Chemical change
 A change that occurs when a substance
changes composition by forming one or
more new substances.

 Chemical changes are always


accompanied by physical changes.
Evidence of Chemical Reaction
Chemical change or “reactivity” results in
 Temperature change (always)
 Flame or light or explosion
 Change color
 Bubbling (gasses) [NOT BOILING]
 Oxidation (rusting or tarnishing)
 Solid formation (precipitation) [NOT FREEZING]

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