Classification of Matter and Chemical and Physical Properties
Complete the definitions, then complete the rest of the worksheet. Pay particular attention to the flow chart.
VOCABULARY TERM
DEFINITION
1. Matter
2. Pure substance
3. Element
4. Compound
5. Mixture
6. Physical Property
7. Solids
8. Liquids
9. Gases
10. Physical Change
11. Chemical Property
12. Chemical Change
Fill in the blanks, matching key characteristics to one of the above vocabulary words:
13. __________________________ In this kind of change, a new element or compound must form.
14.
This substance can be easily separated by physical means, like filtration.
15.
Boiling point and color are examples of this type of property.
16.
A pure substance made from two or more elements bonded together.
17.
Has a definite volume with particles in a fixed position.
18.
A pure substance that has only one type of atom.
Physical or Chemical Property? Fill in the chart, labelling each as a physical or chemical property.
Boiling point
Ability to rust
Melting point
Odor
Reaction with
vinegar
Luster
Flammability
Density
Color
Conduction of
heat
Physical or Chemical Change? Indicate with a ‘P’ or a ‘C’ which type of change is taking place.
1. ______________________
glass breaking
2. _
_________________
splitting wood
3. _
_______________
rusting metal
4. ______________________
melting ice
5.
_______________
separating sand from gravel
6.
_______________
frying an egg
_______________
baking cookies
_______________
freezing water to ice
7.
8.
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Define the terms:
Kinetic Energy
Potential Energy