Describing Matter

Chapter 2, Section 1

EQ: How do scientists describe matter?
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Matter: Anything that has mass and
takes up space. volume, right!

At your table come up with 2 examples
of matter, and 1 example of something
that is not matter.
What is Matter?

Physical properties
Chemical properties
2 ways to Describe matter.
Density Elasticity
Transparency Ductility
Boiling point Melting point
Hardness Color
Luster Conducts heat
Magnetic Conducts electricity
Dissolves in water Brittle

A characteristic of a substance that can be
seen without changing it into another
substance.

Physical Properties
Describing Matter
Chemical Properties
EQ: How do scientists describe
matter?
Chemical properties:
Flammability
Reacts with vinegar
Ability to rust

A characteristic of a substance that
describes its ability to change into
another substance.


Chemical Properties

Physical Change
Chemical Change
2 ways to Change Matter.
1. Change of State:


Physical Changes
2. Change of Shape or Form:




Physical Changes

Still the same substance after the
change

Physical Changes
Produces new substance with new
properties
Chemical Changes
EQ: what are the different ways to
classify matter?
Classifying Matter
Matter
Mixtures
Homogeneous
Solution
Solvent Solute
Colloids
Heterogeneous
Suspensions
Pure Substances
Element Molecule
Compounds
The building blocks of Matter

Consists of Protons (+), Electrons (-), and Neutrons (N).
Consists of only one kind of atom

Cannot be broken down by either physical or chemical
changes


On Periodic table

A molecule consists of 2 or more atoms of the same
element that are chemically bound together.
In the animation above, two nitrogen atoms
(N + N = N2)
make one Nitrogen molecule .
Atoms of two or more different elements or
molecules bound together.

Can be separated into elements or molecules through
chemical changes, but not physical changes.

All compounds are molecules but not all molecules are
compounds
In the animation above, water (H20) is a compound made of
Hydrogen and Oxygen.
They are substances held together by physical
forces, not chemical.

Can be separated physically.

Uniform Distribution.
Example: Sugar and Water
Homogeneous mixture that.

Light can pass through solutions
The substance to be dissolved.
The one doing the dissolving.
Particle sizes are in between the size of
particles found in solutions and suspensions.
Can be mixed and remain evenly distributed
without settling out.
The substances are not uniformly mixed.
Example: Sand in a glass of water.
Are heterogeneous mixtures consisting
of parts that are visible to
the naked eye.
Example: the ingredients in salad dressing
Substances will settle over
time.