Matter and its properties Flashcards
what is matter?
matter is anything that occupies space, has mass, and volume
what is volume?
it is the amount of space that matter occupies
what are the two characteristics of matter?
- Physical Property
- Chemical Property
the composition of a substance does not change
physical property
the composition of a substance changes
chemical property
there are two classifications under physical property, what are those?
- Intensive
- Extensive
same regardless of the amount of matter
intensive
- color, density, shape, conductivity, boiling and freezing point, (literally everything that ends with ity)
intensive
changes with respect to the amount of matter
extensive
- mass, volume, length, width, height, weight
extensive
- flammability, tarnish, rust, decomposition
chemical property
what are the two types of matter?
- pure substance
- mixture
only one substance/property under the same condition
pure substance
components retain their individual properties, making it physically possible to separate them
mixture
2 kinds under pure substance
- elements
- compounds