Lesson 3:Physical Properties of Matter

What is a Property?

A property is a characteristic that

describes an object or a substance.

All matter can be described based on its physical properties and its chemical properties.

Physical properties are characteristics that can be observed without changing the identity of the object or substance.

Physical Properties of an Apple

Physical Properties Include:

-Color-Mass-Volume-Density-Melting Point

-Boiling Point-Conductivity-Solubility-Viscosity-Flexibility

Research any of these properties that you are not familiar with and be

prepared to discuss them in class!

Discovery Education Video:Physical and Chemical Properties

of Matter

Discovery Education Video:Physical Science Series: Properties of Matter

Physical Properties of Matter: Key Questions:

1) Why is understanding the physical properties of an object important?

2) Can an object’s physical properties be measured? Explain.

3) Why are a substance’s melting point and boiling point physical properties?