L1 Properties of Matter Flashcards
is anything that
occupies space and
has mass
Matter
is the amount of
matter in an object
Mass
the measure of force that acts on an
object.
Weight
How is Weight expressed
mass multiplied by the gravitational force that acts on it
the amount of space occupied by
matter .
Volume
How is volume expressed
in liters (L) for liquids, or
cubic length (l3) for solids.
It is the ratio between mass and volume and it tells hiw compact an object is
Density
How is density expressed
kilograms per cubic meter (kg/m3) or
grams per cubic centimeter (g/cm3
).
is the ratio of a substance’s density to a
standard substance.
It is a dimensionless quantity.
Specific Gravity
Another term for specific gravity
Relative Density
qualities that are readily observable or
measurable without changing the matter’s composition.
Physical Properties
the temperature at
which liquid evaporates
boiling point
the
temperature at
which a liquid
turns into a solid
matter.
Freezing point
the temperature at
which a solid matter
changes to liquid.
Melting point
the ability of a solute to dissolve in a
given solvent.
solubility
are qualities that are observed
specifically in metals
Metallic Properties
the ability of a material to allow heat or
electric charges to pass
through easily.
Materials can be thermal or electrical
conductors.
Conductivity
ability of a material to be
flattened into thin sheets.
Malleability
ability of a material to be
easily drawn into wires.
Ductility
