Properties of Matter — Chapter overview · Physical Science: Matter, Forces & Energy, Grade 8
Use particle models, measurements, and material properties to explain and compare the matter around us.
Chapter question
How can the properties of a material help us explain it and choose a useful application?
Units in this chapter
- Unit 1.1 · Atomic Structure
I can identify the three subatomic particles and describe their charge, mass, and location in the atom.
- Unit 1.2 · Physical vs. Chemical Properties
I can distinguish a physical property from a chemical property.
- Unit 1.3 · Density & Floating
I can calculate density from mass and volume.
- Unit 1.4 · The Periodic Table
I can describe how the periodic table is organized by atomic number, groups, and periods.
- Unit 1.5 · Materials: Properties, Uses & Impacts
I can connect a material’s measured properties to a particular use.