MATTER AND ENERGY

2.2 - Physical and Chemical Properties

Some examples of physical properties are:

• physical state (solid, liquid or gas at certain temperatures and pressures)
• colour
• odor
• solubility in water (the ability of substance to dissolve in water)
• density
• melting point
• boiling point
• hardness
• ductility
• hardness
• malleability
• conductivity

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