Chapter 5 - Properties of Matter

Matter

Objectives:

• Explain the structure of matter, elements, and atoms.
• Describe common elements and their properties.
• Name the parts of an atom.

 Physical Properties

Objectives:

• Describe physical properties of matter.
• Measure and calculate density as mass divided by volume.

​ Changes of State

• Investigate factors that affect the rate at which materials freeze, melt, or evaporate.
• Predict whether an object will expand or contract based on a change in temperature.

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Chemical Properties

• Describe common chemical properties of substances.
• Determine if a substance is an acid, base, or salt.

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Chapter 6 - Energy