Properties of Matter Flashcards
What are the 2 main categories matter is categorized into?
Physical and Chemical
Give 5 examples of physical property.
- Density
- Malleability
- Ductility
- Solubility
- Thermal Conductivity
What is malleability?
ability of an object to mold into another shape
What is density?
amount of mass in a given volume
What is ductility?
- ability to withstand plastic deformation
- withstand compressive strength
What is plastic deformation?
- the change in shape or size of an object
What is solubility?
the ability to dissolve another substance
What do you call the “dissolving liquid”?
solvent
What do you call the substance that is being dissolved?
solute
What is the product of a solvent + a solute?
solution
What is thermal conductivity?
ability to transfer heat energy to one area to another
What are the states of matter?
solid, liquid, gas
What state is has the most “crystalline” structure?
solid
Describe the atoms in a gaseous state.
atoms are far apart
What is intensive property?
properties that DON’T depend on size/quantity
What is extensive property?
properties that DO depend on size/quantity?
What is physical property?
can be observed/measured w/o changing matter’s identity
What is chemical property?
ability to change into a new substance w/ different properties
What is sublimation?
solid –> gas
What is evaporation?
liquid –> gas
What is condensation?
gas –> liquid
What is melting?
solid –> liquid
What is freezing?
liquid –> solid
What is deposition?
gas –> solid
What does exothermic mean?
release heat
What does endothermic mean?
absorb heat
