Matter and Energy Flashcards
Define matter
anything that occupies space and has mass
Shape, volume and particle movement of a gas?
variable shape
variable volume
complete freedom of motion
Shape, volume and particle movement of a liquid?
variable shape
constant volume
limited to volume of the liquid and shape of the bottom of the container
Shape, volume and particle movement of a solid?
constant shape
constant volume
vibrational fixed movement
What are the three types of particle movement?
vibration
translation
rotation
Define physical property
measured and observed without changing the chemical composition of a substance
Examples of physical properties
freezing point boiling point density melting point color odor hardness conductivity
Define chemical property
measured and observed when a substance undergoes a change that alters the chemical composition
Examples of chemical properties
hydrogen gas burning in oxygen gas to form water iron rusting coal burning in air electrolysis of water chlorine reaction with sodium
What will allow someone to recognize a substance?
change will not allow someone to recognize a substance but property will
Boiling of water
physical
Freezing of water
physical
Electrolysis of water
chemical
Reaction of Cl2 with Na
chemical
Melting of iron
physical