Physical and Chemical Properties

Physical Properties

Physical property: a characteristic of a substance that describes it such as the color, luster, odor, hardness… (Things asked about in the 20 questions

game.) Know the terms and definitions

on page 85

Terms from page 85

Thermal conductivity: how well heat can flow through the substance.

Ductility: the ability to be pulled and made into wire.

Malleability: the ability to be rolled or pounded into various shapes.

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Solubility: the ability to dissolve in another substance.

Density: the “crowdedness” of the particles in the matter, the ratio of the mass to the volume.

State of matter: solid, liquid, gas or plasma.

Chemical properties

Chemical property: a characteristic of matter that describes its ability to participate in chemical reactions. Page 90

Key terms for Chemical Properties

Reactivity: the ability of a substance to change into one or more new substances

Flammability: the ability to burn Oxidation: the ability to react with

oxygen Neutralizes: the ability to neutralize

a substance