Intro to Physics: Ch. 8.1 – Properties of Solids
Before reading: Examine the statements below and indicate whether you agree or disagree with each one.
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1.) Characteristics that you can see through direct observation are optical properties.
2.) Properties that can only be observed when one substance changes into a different
substance are called chemical properties.
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3.) Density is the ratio of mass to volume (𝐷 = 𝑣 ).
4.) If atoms or molecules are arranged in an orderly, repeating pattern, the solid is
specialized.
5.) If atoms or molecules are arranged in a random way, the solid is randomized.
6.) Sectional pressure is the ratio of the force acting through a material divided by the
cross-section area through which the force is carried.
7.) Tensile strength is a measure of how much stress in pulling (tension) a material can
withstand before breaking.
8.) Elasticity describes a solid’s ability to be stretched & then return to its original
size.
9.) Breakability is the tendency of a solid to crack or break when forces are applied.
10.) As temperature increases, most objects expand & if temperature decreases, most
objects contract.
After reading: Reexamine your responses to the statements. Rewrite each statement below, correcting
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Vocabulary:
physical properties:
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chemical properties:
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density:
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crystalline:
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amorphous:
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stress:
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tensile strength:
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elasticity:
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brittleness:
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thermal expansion:
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Give 3 examples of physical properties: (p.192)
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Give 1 example of chemical properties: (p.192)
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Refer to Figure 8.3 (p.193) for the following questions about density:
Name 2 materials with greater density than water:
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Name 2 materials with lower density than water:
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Name 2 examples of a crystalline solid: (p.195)
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Name 2 examples of an amorphous solid: (p.195)
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The strength of an object depends on which 2 things? (p.196)
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Refer to Figure 8.11 (p.197) for the following questions about tensile strength:
Which materials have the highest and lowest tensile strengths of those listed in the table?
Highest tensile strength:
Lowest tensile strength:
Give an example of an elastic material: (p.198)
Give an example of an inelastic material: (p.198)
Give an example of a brittle material: (p.198)