Properties of Matter

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Matter

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Anything that has mass and takes up space

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Property

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A quality or characteristic of matter.

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Types of Properties

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Properties of matter can be chemical or physical.

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Chemical Properties

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Describe the ability of matter to react or combine with other matter to form a new substance.

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Physical Properties

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Can be measured or observed without changing the matter into something else.

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Color as a Property

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Can be used as a characteristic to identify a substance; colorless is also a physical property.

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Hardness

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Refers to how hard or soft a substance is; measured using the Mohs scale.

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Mohs Scale

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Values range from 1 (softest) to 10 (hardest).

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Texture

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Refers to how a substance feels, such as smooth, rough, slimy, soft, or fuzzy.

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Reflectivity

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Reflection happens when light reflects (bounces) off the surface of a substance. Smooth substances reflect more light rays in equal angles, while rough substances scatter light.