2.0 Lang - Physical and Chemical Properties of Matter.pptx Flashcards
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What is the definition of a property in the context of matter?
A characteristic that describes a substance
Properties can be physical or chemical.
What is a physical property?
A property displayed without any change to the composition of the substance
Examples include density, mass, volume, and color.
List three examples of physical properties.
- Density
- Mass
- Colour
What is conductivity in the context of physical properties?
How heat or electricity can flow through the substance
Conductivity is essential for understanding materials in electronics and thermal applications.
What does malleability refer to?
The ability of a substance to be flattened
Malleable substances can be shaped without breaking.
What is luster?
How shiny the substance looks
Luster is an important property in identifying minerals and metals.
What is the difference between quantitative and qualitative properties?
Quantitative properties are described with numbers and units, while qualitative properties are observed with senses
Quantitative examples include mass and volume; qualitative examples include color and hardness.
Fill in the blank: A physical change is a change in which the matter’s physical appearance is altered, but the _______ remains unchanged.
[composition]
Give an example of a physical change.
Ice to water to vapor
This example illustrates a change in state while the composition of water remains the same.
What is the significance of the melting/freezing point in physical properties?
It indicates the temperature at which a substance changes state between solid and liquid
This property is crucial for understanding material behavior in different temperatures.
What is viscosity?
The resistance of a fluid to flow
Viscosity affects how liquids behave in various conditions, such as pouring or mixing.
True or False: The state of matter can only be solid or liquid.
False
Matter can exist as solid, liquid, or gas.
What is the definition of density?
Mass divided by volume
Density is a critical property for understanding the buoyancy and behavior of substances in different environments.
List two qualitative properties of matter.
- Colour
- Hardness
What is ductility?
The ability to be hammered thin or stretched without breaking
Ductility is an important property for materials used in wiring and metalworking.
What is solubility?
How much of a substance dissolves in a solvent
This property is essential for understanding chemical reactions and solutions.
What are the three states of matter?
- Solid
- Liquid
- Gas
What are chemical properties of matter?
Describes the ability of a substance to change into a new substance or substances
Involves a chemical change by a chemical reaction.
What happens to chemicals during a chemical change?
Chemicals are transformed into different substances with different properties
Example: Cooking eggs.
What is a chemical change?
A change in which one or more kinds of matter are transformed to form new kinds of matter with different compositions (via a chemical reaction)
Observed through various indicators.
What is one hint of a chemical change?
Production of gas
This can often be observed through bubbling or fizzing.
What is another hint of a chemical change?
Change in colour
A visible indication that a chemical reaction may have occurred.