Physical Properties and Physical Changes BW 03.26

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What are physical properties?

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Characteristics of matter that can be observed or measured without changing the identity of the matter.

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What are physical changes?

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Changes in size, shape, form, or state of matter in which the identity of the matter stays the same.

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Give examples of physical properties.

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Mass, solubility, color, texture, state of matter, conductivity.

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What does viscosity refer to?

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A measure of a fluid's resistance to flow; for example, maple syrup has high viscosity.

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Is turning a tree branch into wood chips a physical change or property?

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It is a physical change.

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What is the difference between physical properties and physical changes?

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Physical properties describe characteristics of matter, while physical changes refer to alterations in form or state without changing identity.

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Can you observe physical properties without changing the matter?

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Yes, physical properties can be observed or measured without altering the matter's identity.

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What happens to the identity of matter during a physical change?

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The identity of the matter remains the same.

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Is melting ice a physical change or property?

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It is a physical change.

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What is an example of a physical property related to color?

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The color of a substance, such as blue paint, is a physical property.