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Which property allows a substance to be observed without altering its chemical composition?
Which property allows a substance to be observed without altering its chemical composition?
- Physical property (correct)
- Extensive property
- Intensive property
- Chemical property
What is the characteristic of a solid in terms of particle arrangement and behavior?
What is the characteristic of a solid in terms of particle arrangement and behavior?
- Particles are tightly packed and vibrate in position (correct)
- Particles move quickly and compress easily
- Particles are widely spaced and can flow
- Particles have no fixed volume
Which state of matter is described as having a fixed volume but no fixed shape?
Which state of matter is described as having a fixed volume but no fixed shape?
- Solid
- Liquid (correct)
- Gas
- None of the above
What happens to the particle arrangement of matter during high temperatures?
What happens to the particle arrangement of matter during high temperatures?
Which property distinguishes extensive properties from intensive properties?
Which property distinguishes extensive properties from intensive properties?
In what way do gas particles behave differently compared to solid and liquid particles?
In what way do gas particles behave differently compared to solid and liquid particles?
Which characteristic is NOT true for liquids?
Which characteristic is NOT true for liquids?
What is the defining feature of intensive properties?
What is the defining feature of intensive properties?
What distinguishes a liquid's volume from that of a gas?
What distinguishes a liquid's volume from that of a gas?
Which of the following best describes an extensive property?
Which of the following best describes an extensive property?
Which property refers to the mass per unit volume of a substance?
Which property refers to the mass per unit volume of a substance?
What happens at the temperature where the vapor pressure of a liquid equals standard pressure?
What happens at the temperature where the vapor pressure of a liquid equals standard pressure?
Which property refers to how well a substance can dissolve in a solvent?
Which property refers to how well a substance can dissolve in a solvent?
What characteristic allows a material to return to its original shape after being deformed?
What characteristic allows a material to return to its original shape after being deformed?
Which of the following describes a liquid's resistance to flow?
Which of the following describes a liquid's resistance to flow?
What type of property describes characteristics related to the formation of a new substance?
What type of property describes characteristics related to the formation of a new substance?
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Study Notes
Properties of Matter
- Matter is defined as any substance that has mass and occupies space (volume).
- Physical properties can be observed or measured without altering the composition of a substance.
- Chemical properties describe how a substance interacts with other substances to form new materials.
Types of Physical Properties
- Extensive properties depend on the quantity of matter, e.g., mass, volume.
- Intensive properties do not depend on the amount of substance, e.g., density, boiling point.
States of Matter
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Solid:
- Particles are rigid and tightly packed in a fixed arrangement.
- Fixed shape and volume; cannot be compressed or flow.
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Liquid:
- Particles are close together without a regular pattern.
- No fixed shape but has a definite volume; can slightly compress and flows.
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Gas:
- Particles are widely spaced and move freely in straight lines.
- No fixed shape or volume; can be compressed and flows easily.
Particle Behavior and Arrangement
- Solids: Tightly packed particles vibrate in place, maintaining a fixed shape.
- Liquids: Particles slide past one another, allowing them to take the shape of their container while maintaining a fixed volume.
- Gases: Particles move rapidly and randomly, occupying the entire space available and compressing under pressure.
Properties of Matter
- Electrical conductivity varies; for example, plasma has very high electrical conductivity.
- Solutions can vary in properties like solubility and the state of matter under pressure and temperature.
Phase Changes
- Consider the temperature at which solids melt into liquids and liquids evaporate into gases, an important aspect of physical properties.
- Viscosity measures a liquid's resistance to flow, indicating its behavior under different conditions.
Material Properties
- Malleability refers to the ability of a material to be shaped or stretched without breaking.
- Elasticity describes a material's ability to return to its original shape after deformation.
- Ductility is the ability to be drawn into wires, often associated with metals.
Distinction between Chemical and Physical Properties
- Physical properties can be measured without changing the substance, while chemical properties involve the potential to change into new substances under specific conditions.
Respecting Individual Differences
- Understanding properties emphasizes the uniqueness of materials and their behaviors in various contexts.
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