2.1 Classifying Matter
2.2 Physical Properties?
2.3 Chemical Properties?
What Properties Could You Use to Describe Materials?
Procedure
Your teacher will provide you with samples of rubber, copper, steel, wood, and carbon. On a sheet of paper, list the materials, leaving room to write your description of each.
Determine and record the properties or characteristics of the materials by touching, manipulating, smelling, and looking at them.
Think About It
Comparing and Contrasting List one or more properties of each material that can be used to distinguish it from the others.
Observing Write a description of one of the materials that could be used to clearly identify it.