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Physical and Chemical Properties of Matter

Explore the differences between physical and chemical properties of matter with this engaging Grade 4 science worksheet.

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Physical and Chemical Properties of Matter

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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. This worksheet will test your understanding of physical and chemical properties of matter.

1. Which of the following is a PHYSICAL property of an object?

a

Its ability to burn

b

Its color

c

Its ability to rust

d

Its ability to react with acid

1. A chemical property describes how a substance reacts with another substance.

T

True

F

False

1. The ability of wood to burn is a   property.

2. The color and shape of a toy car are examples of its   properties.

1. Explain the difference between a physical change and a chemical change. Give an example of each.

Match each property with its description.

1. Melting point

 

a. How easily a substance can be hammered into thin sheets

2. Flammability

 

b. The temperature at which a solid turns into a liquid

3. Malleability

 

c. The ability of a substance to burn

Look at the image below of a bismuth crystal. Identify two physical properties you can observe and one chemical property you might infer.

Bismuth crystal

Physical Property 1:  

Physical Property 2:  

Chemical Property (inferred):