1. Common physical properties:
State of Matter
Mass
Volume
Density
Conductivity
Solubility
Magnetism
Boiling/Melting Point

2. The parts of a mixture often can be separated by physical properties
A physical property is a characteristic of matter that you can observe or measure without changing the identity of the matter.
The parts of a mixture often can be separated by physical properties
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3. Tell how you can separate saltwater, trail mix, sand with iron filings.
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4. Mass and volume are size-dependent physical properties; their values depend on the size of a sample.
Density is size-independent physical property because it will be the same regardless of the sample size. …
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5. What other points does the apply for also?
3. The boiling point of water is 100°C at sea level. The boiling point does not change for different volumes of water.
What other points does the apply for also?
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6. Example:___________________
4. Electrical conductivity is the ability of matter to conduct electric current.
Example:___________________
5. Thermal conductivity is the ability of a material to conduct thermal energy.
Example: ______________________
6. Solubility is the ability of one substance to dissolve in another.
Example: Salt & water; oil & water
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7. Write this on the notes as well:
A physical property is a characteristic of matter that can be observed or measured without changing the identity of the matter.
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8. Which refers to the amount of space something takes up?
A. density
B. mass
C. physical property
D. volume
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