Activities

3. Label the following list as a physical property of matter (P), or a chemical property of matter (C).
   
   
   1. Color
   2. Radioactivity
   3. Luster
   4. Conductivity
   5. Flammability/Combustibility
   6. Oxidization State

4. Using your senses:
   
   
   1. Describe, in as many details as possible your science textbook. Use only your sense of sight.
   2. Now describe it without using your eyes, or sense of sight.
   3. How did your description change? Write a short paragraph explaining the differences.
      
      
5. Explain why physical properties of matter are typically discussed in 5^th grade science rather than chemical properties.

6. Fill in the chart using your knowledge of phases of matter, and properties of matter. Circle yes or no for each box. When you are done, write a short explanation summarizing your knowledge of matter.

Answer Key/Rubric

1. 
   
   1. True
   2. False
   3. True
   4. False

2. 
   
   1. x
   2. vi
   3. ii
   4. iv
   5. v
   6. iii
   7. viii
   8.  ix
   9. vii
   10. i

3. P = physical, C = chemical
   
   
   1. P
   2. C
   3. P
   4. P
   5. C
   6. C

4. Acceptable responses might include, but are not limited to:

1. The book’s image may be detailed, the text on the cover, an approximation of number of pages, rectangular shape
2. Smooth cover, hard/soft cover, flexible pages, rectangular shape, approximation of mass, no odor, no sound made when the book is at rest
3. Some differences include that sight can only tell us so much. As an observer, we can gather more data about an object using all our senses, similar to a scientist identifying the characteristic properties of matter.

5. Acceptable responses might include, but are not limited to:

• Chemical properties of matter are more scientific and involve more investigative research.
• Physical properties can be measured using your senses.

Acceptable responses might include, but are not limited to:

• Solids have density (mass and volume), a melting point, elasticity and often malleability. Solids do not have a boiling point, of freezing point. When brought to low temperatures it will not freeze, and does not boil, typically.
• Liquids have density (mass and volume), a boiling point, and a freezing point. Liquids do not have a melting point, elasticity or malleability.
• Gases have density (mass and volume). Gases cannot boil, melt, nor freeze. They also do not have elasticity, nor malleability.