Physical Properties of MATTER and Changes MATTER can undergo!!

Physical Properties of matter:Color

Density Boiling pointMelting point

OdorTaste

SolubilityEtc, etc, etc

ANY change in these is a SIGN of a CHEMICAL CHANGE (which is a reaction)!!

You can also use these to IDENTIFY the substance!!

Two types of Changes Matter can Undergo

Signs of a Physical Change:

• change in state (solidliquidgas or reverse)

• change in Size

• change in Shape

• dissolves (or mixes)

Solid to a liquid

Signs of a Chemical Change:• New substance-gas production (bubbles, foaming,

etc)

• New solid substance-precipitate

• Color changes

• Odor changes

• Temperature changes-hot or cold

• Light production