Physical Properties

Analyze and interpret data to describe substances using physical properties (including state, boiling/melting point, density, conductivity, color, hardness, and magnetic properties) and chemical properties (the ability to burn or rust).

I can describe substances using physical and chemical properties.

How can physical and chemical properties be used to describe substances?

Having a shiny surface or reflecting light brightly

Heat and electricity move through them easily

Heavy for their size

Ability to be hammered into different shapes

Will it bend?

Ability to be drawn into a wire

Will it stretch?

• Dull

• Nonconductors

• Brittle

Not shiny

Heat and electricity do not move through them easily

Breaks or shatters easily (solids)