Physical Properties of Matter

Study Notes

Physical properties are observable characteristics of a substance that can be determined without changing the substance's chemical composition.
Color refers to the visual appearance determined by the way an object interacts with light.
Texture describes the surface feel, such as smooth, rough, or bumpy.
Shape defines the external form of an object, like round, square, or irregular.
Mass is the amount of matter in an object, often measured in grams or kilograms, representing how heavy something is.
Volume refers to the amount of space an object occupies, often measured in cubic centimeters or liters.
State describes the physical form of matter, with the three common states being solid, liquid, and gas.
Density expresses the concentration of mass in a given volume, indicating how much matter is packed into a specific space.
Conductivity measures the ability of a material to conduct heat or electricity.
Solubility describes the ability of a substance to dissolve in another substance, like salt dissolving in water.
Magnetism refers to the property of being attracted to a magnetic field, exhibited by materials like iron.
Ductility is the ability of a material to be drawn into a thin wire without breaking.