Topic 1.3a – Chemical & Physical Properties of Matter

In this topic we go over the chemical and physical properties of matter with several checks for understanding included. Take your guided video notes as you follow along with the video, complete your activities, and be a champion on your topic quiz!

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Chemical & Physical Properties of Matter

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🎯 Learning Objective: I can describe and explain the difference between chemical and physical properties of matter.
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Section 1 – Fill in the Blank

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📖 Word Bank
observed senses substance boiling point solubility electricity iron oxide reactivity flammability oxygen chemical physical dissolve insoluble conductor
1. Physical properties of matter can be measured or without matter changing into an entirely different .
2. Physical properties are typically things you can detect with your .
3. The temperature at which a liquid changes to a gas is called its . The boiling point of water is 212°F (100°C).
4. Copper wire is a good of , which is why electric wires are often made of copper.
5. is a substance's ability to in other substances. Pepper and sand are in water.
6. properties can only be measured or observed when matter undergoes a change into an entirely different substance.
7. When iron rusts, it combines with to form a new substance called .
8. is the ability of matter to combine chemically with other substances. Baking soda and vinegar are an example of highly reactive substances.
9. is the ability of matter to burn. When matter burns it combines with and changes into different substances.
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Section 2 – Multiple Choice

Choose the best answer for each question.
1. Which of the following BEST describes a physical property?
2. What is the boiling point of water in degrees Celsius?
3. Why are electric wires often made of copper?
4. When iron rusts, what new substance is formed?
5. Which of the following substances is INSOLUBLE in water?
6. What does flammability describe?
7. Which set of elements are called noble gases because they are extremely unreactive?
8. If you tear a piece of paper in half, what kind of change has occurred?
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Section 3 – Multi-Select

Select ALL correct answers — more than one may apply!
1. Which of the following are examples of PHYSICAL PROPERTIES of matter? (Select all that apply)
Select all that apply.
2. Which of the following are examples of CHEMICAL PROPERTIES of matter? (Select all that apply)
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3. Which of the following substances DISSOLVE in water (are soluble)? (Select all that apply)
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4. Which of the following are TRUE about chemical properties and changes? (Select all that apply)
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5. Which of the following are good conductors mentioned in the video? (Select all that apply)
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Section 4 – Drag & Drop Sorting

Drag each property into the correct category below.
🖱️ Drag each term from the bank below into either the Physical Properties or Chemical Properties box. Drop ALL terms before grading!
🃏 Term Bank — Drag from here:
Color
Boiling Point
Solubility
Odor / Smell
State of Matter
Conductivity
Hardness
Ability to Rust
Reactivity
Flammability
Melting Point
Density
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🧪 Chemical Properties
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FSI Courses: Chemical vs. Physical Properties & Changes of Matter Review Game
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Unit: Chemical vs. Physical Properties & Changes of Matter · Grade 8 · Georgia Standards (S8P1)
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Level 1 — Sort the Properties

Drag each card into the correct bin: Chemical Property or Physical Property. You get points for correct drops. Three mistakes across the whole game = game over.

Chemical Property

Physical Property

Level 2 — Changes of Matter

Drag each scenario card into Chemical Change or Physical Change.

Chemical Change

Physical Change

Level 3 — Milestones-Style Quiz

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Chemical vs. Physical Properties • Interactive Activity (8th Grade GSE)

Chemical vs. Physical Properties of Matter

8th Grade • Georgia Standards of Excellence (S8P1, S8P1a)

Quick Read: What Counts as a Property?

Physical properties can be observed or measured without changing the identity of the substance (e.g., density, melting point, boiling point, solubility, conductivity, malleability, luster). Measuring these does not create a new substance.

Chemical properties describe a substance’s ability to undergo changes that do form new substances (e.g., flammability, reactivity with acids, tendency to oxidize or tarnish, ability to decompose). Testing these usually changes the substance.

Tip: If the identity stays the same → physical. If a new substance forms → chemical.

Visual: Density Bar Graph (Physical)

Density is a physical property because measuring mass and volume does not change what the substance is.

Diagram: Particle View

Drag & Drop: Sort Each Property

Density Boiling Point Solubility Electrical Conductivity Malleability Flammability Reactivity with Acid Ability to Rust (Oxidize) Tendency to Tarnish Decomposes When Heated

Physical Properties

Chemical Properties

Milestones-Style Questions (Dropdown)

1) Which statement best describes a chemical property?
2) A student measures the melting point of an unknown solid. This is a:
3) Which choice is a chemical property of iron?
4) Using the density bar graph above, which sample has the highest density?
5) A black powder burns brightly when heated in oxygen. The best classification of the burns brightly description is:
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