Properties of Matter
Definition: Matter
Anything that has mass and takes up space.
The chemical property...
...can only be observed through change.
Positive exponents will do what to the coefficient?
It will increase the coefficient.
Meter (m)
distance
Step 1:
Identify given
Definition: Law of Conservation of Matter
Matter cannot be created or destroyed.
The physical property...
...can be observed without change by using the 5 senses.
Negative exponents will do what to the coefficient?
It will decrease the coefficient.
Liter (L)
volume
Step 2:
Identify end unit
Intensive properties are dependent on what?
They are dependent on WHAT the substance is.
A chemical change...
...changes the substances' identity.
Captive zeros and non-zero integers are ...
...ALWAYS significant.
Gram (g)
mass
Step 3:
Cancel all units
Extensive properties are dependent on what?
They are dependent on HOW MUCH of the substance there is.
A physical change...
...does not change a substances' identity.
Trailing zeros are only significant if...
...a decimal is present.
Calorie (c)/Joule (J)
energy
Step 4:
Write in factors
Is extensive or intensive exclusively a physical or chemical change/property?
No
Is rubbing alcohol a heterogeneous mixture, a homogeneous mixture (solution), an element, or a compound?
Heterogeneous Mixture (solution)
Leading zeros are...
...never significant.
Celsius (Co)/Kelvin (Ko)
Temperature
Step 5:
Calculate