The ten general properties of matter are described below in the points given. The properties of a particular type of matter describe how it will react in certain circumstances, what it can be used for and what physical appearance it will attain. They are often used in science to classify various elements of matter and categorize them appropriately.
The melting point of matter is the point at which it turns from a solid to a liquid. Similarly, a material's boiling point is the temperature at which it will turn from a liquid into a gas. The various melting and boiling points of matter are determined by the nature of the connection between its particles.
- Melting point and boiling point
The melting point of matter is the point at which it turns from a solid to a liquid. Similarly, a material's boiling point is the temperature at which it will turn from a liquid into a gas. The various melting and boiling points of matter are determined by the nature of the connection between its particles.
- Density
Density gives an indication of how 'hard' a type of matter is. It relates to how tightly packed the particles of a material are. If particles are closer together, the material will be denser.
- Malleability, ductility and viscosity
- Color and opacity
The color of a type of matter indicates how it appears to the human eye. Opacity relates to whether the matter is opaque, transparent or somewhere in between. It is a measure of how easy it is to see through the matter.
- Magnetism and electrical conductivity
- State
This indicates whether the matter is solid, liquid or gas at a certain temperature.
