1. The Physical Properties of Matter

2. What is a physical property of matter?
A property that can be observed or measured without changing the identity of that matter
Ex: Color, odor, shape, size, etc.

3. Classifying matter
Matter can be classified, or put into the following groups:
Mass
Volume
Temperature
Relative Density
Physical state
Solubility
Magnetism
Thermal/Electrical conductors

4. Temperature Definition:
The measure of energy of motion of the particles in matter.
Temperature can be measured by using a thermometer.
Scientists always use celsius.

5. Volume
Definition:
The amount of space something takes up.
When air is blown into a balloon you can see that it has volume.
Volume can be measured by using a graduated cylinder.

6. Mass`
Definition:
Mass is the amount of matter in something.
A bowling ball and a basketball have about the same volume, but the bowling ball has greater mass because it has more matter.
Mass can be measured using a balance.

7. Relative Density Definition:
Density determines whether on substance will sink or float in another.
Oil is less dense than water, which is why it floats above water.

8. State Definition: Example: Ice = Solid Water = Liquid Helium = Gas
The physical state of matter, which are solids, liquids, and gases.
Example:
Ice = Solid
Water = Liquid
Helium = Gas

9. Solubility
Definition:
The ability for one substance to dissolve into another substance
Example:
Sugar dissolves when making lemonade.

10. Magnetism Definition:
The pulling force of a magnet.
Substances such as iron and a few other metals are attracted to magnets. A magnet has no effect on non magnetic substances, such as paper, wood, or glass.

11. Thermal/Electrical conductors
A conductor is a material that easily transfers heat or electricity.
Metals are good conductors for thermal energy. Substances such as plastic or wooden spoons are not.
Metals are a good conductor of electricity.