Download Properties and Classification of Matter

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Physical Properties
◦ Describe the physical appearance and composition
of the substance
◦ Boiling point, freezing point, malleability, ductility,
color, state, solubility, crystal formation,
conductivity and magnetism
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Chemical Properties
◦ Describe the reactivity of a substance
◦ Ability to burn, flash point, behavior in air, reaction
to heat, reaction with acids, and reaction to red and
blue litmus
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Heat is produced or
absorbed.
There is a change in color.
A gas is produced.
A precipitate forms.
The change is difficult to
reverse.
A new substance forms
with new properties.
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Any property that can be observed or measured without
forming a new substance is a physical property.
Color
Texture
Taste – Smell
State
Malleability
Ductility
Boiling Temperature
Density
Conductivity
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Any property that describes how a substance
reacts when forming a new substance is
chemical property.
Reacts with water
Reacts with air
Reacts with acids
Combustibility
Stability
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Chemical Reactions: occur when a substance(s)
react to create a different substance(s).
3 characteristics shared by chemical reactions:
◦ A new substance is produced with its own properties
◦ Involved a flow of energy (endothermic & exothermic
reactions)
◦ Many cause a phase change (i.e. gas formation)
 Homework:
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1. Read Science 10 p.12 – 17
2. Skill Practice pg 15 Q 1-3
3. A1.2 pg 17 Check and Reflect # 1-9