EVERYDAY SCIENCE

Detailed explanation-1: -A physical property of matter is a characteristic that can be observed without changing the matter into a different substance. Each substance has a unique set of physical properties that distinguishes it from all other substances. Some physical properties, such as texture and hardness, describe how an object feels.

Detailed explanation-2: -Physical properties can be used to describe an object. Texture is the way something feels when you touch it. Paper feels smooth. Sandpaper feels rough.

Detailed explanation-3: -Matte things aren’t shiny, but instead have a somewhat dull or flat surface. When you print out a photo, you can usually choose between a glossy or matte finish.

Detailed explanation-4: -Texture-Describes the smoothness/roughness of a substance.

Detailed explanation-5: -Color (intensive) Density (intensive) Volume (extensive) Mass (extensive) Boiling point (intensive): the temperature at which a substance boils. Melting point (intensive): the temperature at which a substance melts.