Characteristic Vs Non Characteristic Properties Flashcards
1
Q
What is a characteristic property?
A
A property that can be used to describe and identify a substance
2
Q
Examples of characteristic properties
A
Boiling/Freezing/Melting point Density Buoyancy Solubility pH
3
Q
What is a non-characteristic property?
A
A property that can be used to describe but not identify a substance
4
Q
Examples of non characteristic properties
A
Mass/Weight Volume Shape Colour Temperature
5
Q
Water can be defined using both characteristic and non-characteristic properties.
Name 3 of its characteristic properties and non-characteristic properties
A
Characteristic:
Boiling point
Freezing/Melting point
pH
Non-characteristic:
Mass
Volume
Colour
