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?