University:
Saint Louis University
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CHEM 1030 | Fundamentals of Chemistry
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2024
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127

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2
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Shaina Asuncion

Properties of Matter What are the properties of matter? There are two major classifications of the properties of matter. These are (1) physical property of matter and (2) chemical property of matter. Furthermore, the physical properties of matter can still be classified into 2 groups. These are (1) intensive physical property and (2) extensive physical property. 1. Physical property This refers to the characteristic or trait of matter that can be observed or perceived with our senses easily without changing its chemical composition. This means physical properties of matter can easily be determined using our senses without changing or altering the composition of matter. Classification A. Intensive Physical Property This is the characteristic or trait of matter that does not depend on the amount. In addition, temperature, malleability, diffusion, and ductility are also under the intensive physical properties of matter. Ductility is the ability of a substance to be stretched into wire. A very good example of this property is found in the strings of the guitar or wires inside the electrical connections. e.g.. Ductility of the copper metal Malleability is the ability of a substance to be hammered or transformed into a thin sheet. This can be seen among metals like bracelets, tin cans, and metallic roofs of our houses. e.g., malleability of the copper metal Diffusion is the ability of matter to be scattered or spread out. This can be observed when you add ink into the water. The ink will mix to the water even without stirring it. e.g., diffusion of ink B. Extensive Physical Property It is the characteristic or trait of matter that is dependent on the amount or quantity. Examples of extensive physical properties of matter are size, mass, volume, density, length, and width. This means that if the amount of matter or particles is increased, it may cause change in the size, mass, volume, density, length, and width of an object. 2. Chemical Property This is the characteristic or trait that can be observed when a matter reacts to another substance. Example: Flammability of Paper Rusting of Iron Roof

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