Physical and chemical properties of matter form the fundamental basis for understanding how materials behave and interact in our world. Matter, defined as anything occupying space and possessing mass, exhibits various properties and undergoes different types of changes.
- Properties of mass remain constant regardless of location, while weight varies with gravitational force
- Physical properties of matter include observable characteristics like color, hardness, and conductivity
- Matter exists in four primary states: solid, liquid, gas, and plasma
- Pure substances maintain constant composition and can be elements or compounds
- Mixtures combine different types of matter and can be homogeneous or heterogeneous
- The Law of Conservation of Matter ensures total matter quantity remains unchanged during transformations
