topic 1. physical property a description of an object’s appearance/characteristics color shape...
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Physical and Chemical Properties
Topic 1
Physical PropertyA description of an object’s
appearance/characteristicsColorShapeSizeTextureMassWeightMelting pointState of matter
Chemical PropertyHow one substance will react with another
substance
FlammabilityStabilityToxicityHeat of combustion
ObservationInformation taken is using your one or many
of your five senses
SightHearingTasteTouchSmell
InferenceUsing prior knowledge to make a prediction
about an outcomeSome examples…
Look at those dark clouds, it’s going to rain.It looks really hot outside today.Amy looks like she is going to cry.
Description of Objects
Now I want you to make 2-3 observations about the three objects being shown to you.
Make sure they are objective… do NOT contain your personal opinion!
Record your observations on your note sheet.
Object #1
Object #2
Object #3
1. What are some observations you could make to distinguish the objects from one another?
2. Give 3-4 properties of a piece of chalk…
2. Give 3-4 properties of a piece of unlined paper…
3. What physical properties distinguish the piece of paper from the piece of chalk?