Unit 1 - Part 2: Lesson 1 Properties of Matter Flashcard

Front

What instrument is commonly used to measure the volume of a liquid?

Back

Graduated cylinder.

Front

Which material is least likely to conduct electricity?

Back

Plastic.

Front

What is the difference between mass and weight?

Back

Mass is the amount of matter in an object, while weight is the force exerted by gravity on that object.

Front

What is an example of a chemical property?

Back

Flammability.

Front

What term describes the amount of space that an object occupies?

Back

Volume.

Front

What is the definition of matter?

Back

Matter is anything that has mass and takes up space.

Front

What is the formula for calculating density?

Back

Density = Mass/Volume.

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What is the difference between a physical property and a chemical property?

Back

A physical property can be observed without changing the substance's identity, while a chemical property can only be observed during a chemical reaction.

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What is the significance of the boiling point in terms of physical properties?

Back

The boiling point is the temperature at which a substance changes from a liquid to a gas.

Front

What is the role of a thermometer in measuring properties of matter?

Back

A thermometer measures temperature, which is a physical property of matter.