Properties of Matter

Bromfield Chemistry CP

Physical Properties Can be observed without changing

the composition of the sample

Physical Properties Can be observed without changing

the composition of the sample Examples: Observing the Refraction of Light

Physical Changes Occur without a change in

composition

Physical Changes Occur without a change in

composition Examples:

States of Matter

Solids

Liquids

Gases

Extensive Properties Depend on the AMOUNT of matter

present

Extensive Properties Depend on the AMOUNT of matter

present Examples

Mass volume

Intensive Properties “characteristic property” Depends on type of material

Independent of AMOUNT of material

Intensive Properties “characteristic property” Depends on type of material

Independent of AMOUNT of material Examples:

Chemical Properties How a substance behaves in the

presence of other materials

Chemical Change Results in a change in composition

Chemical Change Results in a change in composition

Chemical Change Results in a change in composition

Chemical Change Results in a change in composition

Chemical Change Results in a change in composition