Exploring Matter's Properties
Learning Objective
I can describe the different properties of matter.
Key Concepts
A physical property of matter is a characteristic that can be observed without changing the identity of the matter.
Freezing point is the temperature at which matter changes from a liquid to a solid, while boiling point is the temperature at which matter changes from a liquid to a gas.
A chemical property is a characteristic that can only be observed when matter changes into a new kind of matter, such as flammability or reactivity.
Practice Questions
This lesson includes 3 practice questions to reinforce learning.
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1. Which of the following is an example of a physical property?
2. Explain the difference between a physical property and a chemical property, providing an example of each.
3. Justin is building a rocket and needs to choose a material that will not easily catch fire. Which chemical property is he most concerned with?
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