Physical Properties of Matter

Question 1

Physical Properties

Answer 1

characteristics which can be observed without producing a new substance

Question 2

Solubility

Answer 2

ability to dissolve (physical)

Question 3

Brittleness

Answer 3

ability to shatter when struck (physical)

Question 4

Luster

Answer 4

Shine (physical)

Question 5

Magnetism

Answer 5

ability to be attracted to a magnet (physical)

Question 6

Malleability

Answer 6

ability to be hammered into a sheet and not fall apart (ex foil) - (physical)

Question 7

Ductility

Answer 7

ability to be drawn into a wire (physical)

Question 8

Conductivity

Answer 8

ability to carry a current or heat (physical)

Question 9

Tenacity

Answer 9

ability to resist being pulled apart (physical)

Question 10

Sublimation

Answer 10

can change from a solid to a gas without melting at certain temps

Question 11

Boiling Point

Answer 11

temperature at which liquid turns into a gas (physical)

Question 12

Melting Point

Answer 12

temperature at which solid turns into a liquid

Question 13

Chemical Properties

Answer 13

characteristics which describe how a substance reacts and fails to react with other substances

Question 14

Physical Change

Answer 14

a change in the appearance but NOT in major properties or composition (ex. sublimation, condensation, freezing)

Question 15

Chemical Change

Answer 15

a change in which one or more substances form with totally new properties and compounds (ex. burning, digestion, rusting/corrosion (oxidized), decaying)