Changes in Matter - Physical Properties (Morenberg)

length times width times height or L x W x H

length plus width plus height or L + W + H

length divided by width divided by height or L / W / H

length minus width minus height or L - W - H

A characteristic of a substance that can be observed without changing its nature.

A characteristic that can only be observed by altering the substance.

A property that is always visible under all conditions.

A feature that defines the chemical reactivity of a substance.

The smallest complete component of matter, made up of protons, neutrons, and electrons.

A large particle that makes up molecules.

A type of chemical bond between two elements.

A form of energy that can be converted into matter.

The amount of mass per unit of volume. It identifies how tightly packed the matter of a substance is.

The measure of how much space an object occupies.

The total weight of an object regardless of its size.

The ability of a substance to float in water.

Anything that has a measurable mass and volume (takes up space).

A substance that can be seen but not touched.

An object that exists only in theory.

A form of energy that cannot be measured.

Have a definite shape and volume.

Have no definite shape and no definite volume.

Are incompressible and rigid.

Are always visible and colorful.

The smallest fundamental building blocks of matter, made up of protons, neutrons & electrons.

A type of molecule that contains only one element.

A large structure made up of multiple cells.

A particle that cannot be divided into smaller parts.

The amount of gravitational force exerted on an object.

The mass of an object measured in kilograms.

The volume of an object measured in liters.

The density of an object calculated as mass divided by volume.

They have a definite shape and volume.

They have no definite shape, but they do have a definite volume.

They have a definite shape, but no definite volume.

They have no definite shape and no definite volume.

The temperature at which a liquid turns into a gas.

The temperature at which a solid turns into a liquid.

The temperature at which a gas condenses into a liquid.

The temperature at which a liquid freezes into a solid.