GENCHEM|Properties of Matter Flashcards
It means characteristics, traits or qualities
Property
The amount of matter possessed by an object
Mass
two major classifications of the properties of matter
physical property of matter
chemical property of matter
the physical properties of matter can still be classified into 2 groups
intensive physical property
extensive physical property
This refers to the characteristic or trait of matter that can be observed or
perceived with our senses easily without changing its chemical composition.
Physical property
This is the characteristic or trait of matter that does not depend on the
amount. In addition, temperature, malleability, diffusion and
ductility are also under this.
Intensive Physical Property
the ability of substance to be stretched into wire.
Ductility
the ability of substance to be hammered or transformed into
thin sheet.
Malleability
the ability of matter to be scattered or spread out. This can be
observed when you add ink into the water.
Diffusion
It is the characteristic or trait of matter which is dependent on the amount
or quantity. Examples of this are size, mass,
volume, density, length and width. This means that if the amount of matter or
particles is increased, it may cause change in the size, mass, volume, density,
length and width of an object.
Extensive Physical Property
This is the characteristic or trait that can be observed when a matter reacts
to another substance. Combustibility/flammability and oxidation like rusting are
examples of chemical properties of matter.