Lesson 5.1.3 - Physical Properties of Matter

In lesson 3, we will begin to explore several properties of matter. All matter has properties – characteristics that allow it to be described and classified. All properties of matter can be classified as either physical properties or chemical properties. In this lesson, we will begin our study of properties of matter by looking at physical properties. Physical properties are the characteristics that can be observed and measured without chemically changing the object or substance. Physical properties include characteristics like color, density, melting point, and more. We will be examining and measuring physical properties of a variety of objects and substances during this lesson.