Physical + Chemical Properties Flashcards
A characteristic that can be observed or measured without changing the identity
Physical properties
Rate which a substance transfers heat (physical)
Thermal conductivity
how well an electrical current can move through a substance
Electrical conductivity
The shine of a metal
Luster
Ability of a substance to be rolled or pounded into other shapes
Malleability
Ability of metals to move together over a distance
Magnetic attraction
Ability of a substance to dissolve in another substance
Solubility
Ability to change into a new substance with different properties
Chemical properties
Ability of a substance to burn
Flammable
The ability of a substance to interact with another substance form a new substance
Reactivity