Physical Properties

Published on Jan 19, 2017

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PRESENTATION OUTLINE

Physical Properties

of Matter
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Can be observed
or measured
w/o changing identity of object

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1. State of Matter

  • solid - least kinetic energy; definite shape & volume
  • liquid - medium kinetic energy; definite volume but no definite shape
  • gas - most kinetic energy; no definite volume or shape
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Size-Dependent Properties
- change with size of sample

* Mass
*Volume
*Area
*Weight

Size-Independent
Properties
-do not change if sample size changes

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  • density
  • melting & boiling points
  • conductivity
  • solubility
  • magnetism
  • state of matter
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Physical Properties
can be used to
separate the parts of mixtures

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