properties of matter Flashcards

1
Q

it has mass and volume. it can be in form of a solid, liquid or gas.

A

matter

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2
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a trait of matter that can be observed or measured without changing the chemical composition of the matter

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physical property

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3
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how the objects absorbs and reflects light

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colors (physical property)

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4
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how the substance looks and feels

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texture (physical property)

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5
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the ratio of mass to volume; reflects the degree of packing of particles in matter

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density (physical property)

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6
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ability of a substance to be hammered flat and to retain the shape

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malleability (physical property)

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7
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a measure of the average kinetic energy (energy of motion) of particles in a substance

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temperature (physical property)

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8
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the amount of matter in an object (in g or kg)

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mass (physical property)

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9
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the amount of space an object occupies (in mL, L, cm3, m3, etc.)

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volume (physical property)

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10
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the way that a substance reflects light (metalic, non-metalic, glassy, pearly, dull)

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luster (physical property)

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11
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ability of a substance to be stretched into a wire

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ductility (physical property)

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12
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either solid, liquid or gas

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state of matter (physical property)

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13
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the exact temperature at which a solid becomes a liquid or a liquid becomes a solid

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melting/freezing point

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14
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the exact temperature at which a liquid becomes a gas or a gas becomes a liquid

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boiling/condensation point

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15
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one that does not depend on the amount of substance present.

A

intensive property

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16
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on that does depend on the amount of substance present

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extensive property

17
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a trait of matter that can only be observed if a substance has the property.

A

chemical property