Properties of Matter

Matter is anything that has mass and takes up space. It can be found in many forms, such as solid, liquid, and gas. The properties of matter, such as density, color, and melting point, depending on the types of atoms, molecules, and ions that make it up and how they are arranged.

Table of Contents:

• Properties of Matter
• Examples
• FAQs

Matter can be made up of atoms, molecules, and ions, which are the building blocks of matter.

Some examples of matter include:

• A rock is solid, it has a definite shape and volume and does not change shape easily.
• Water is a liquid, it takes the shape of its container and has a definite volume.
• Air is gas, it does not have a definite shape or volume, and it expands to fill the container.
• Sugar is solid, it has a definite shape and volume, and it can be dissolved in water to form a solution.
• Iron is solid, it has a definite shape and volume, and it can be magnetized.

The matter is anything that has mass and takes up space, it can be found in many forms, such as solid, liquid, and gas, and it is made up of atoms, molecules, and ions.

The properties of matter depend on the types of atoms, molecules, and ions that make it up and how they are arranged.

Properties of Matter (with Examples)

The following are the properties of matter:

1. Mass: The amount of matter in an object. The mass of an object can be measured using a balance scale. For example, a rock has more mass than a piece of paper.

2. Volume: The amount of space an object occupies. The volume of an object can be measured using a graduated cylinder or a ruler. For example, a gallon of water has a larger volume than a pint of water.

3. Density: The mass of an object divided by its volume. Density can be used to identify different types of matter. For example, gold has a higher density than aluminum, so a piece of gold that is the same size as a piece of aluminum will weigh more.

4. State of Matter: Solid, liquid, or gas. The state of matter is determined by the arrangement of the particles that make up the matter, and it’s affected by temperature and pressure. For example, ice is a solid, water is a liquid, and steam is a gas.

5. Melting and Boiling Point: The temperature at which a solid turns into a liquid (melting point) and a liquid turns into a gas (boiling point). These properties can be used to identify different types of matter, for example, the melting point of ice is 0 degree Celsius and the boiling point of water is 100 degrees Celsius.

6. Solubility: The ability of a substance to dissolve in a liquid. For example, sugar is soluble in water, it dissolves in water to form a solution, while oil is not soluble in water, it forms separate layers.

7. Conductivity: The ability of a substance to conduct heat or electricity. For example, metals are good conductors of heat and electricity, while non-metals are poor conductors of heat and electricity.

8. Elasticity: The ability of a substance to return to its original shape after being stretched or compressed. For example, rubber is elastic, it can be stretched and will return to its original shape, while glass is inelastic, it will break or crack when stretched.

9. Hardness: The resistance of a substance to being scratched or indented. For example, diamonds are very hard and can scratch most other materials, while talc is very soft and can be easily scratched.

10. Magnetism: The ability of a substance to be attracted to a magnet. For example, iron is magnetic, it will be attracted to a magnet, while gold is not magnetic and will not be attracted to a magnet.

Properties of Matter FAQS

Grade 7 Science Worksheets

• Elements and Compounds
• Solar Energy
• Photosynthesis
• Electricity and Magnetism
• Law of conservation of energy
• Periodic table
• Properties of Matter
• Waves
• Energy Resources 
• Weather and Climate
• Immune, Circulatory and Digestive Systems
• Organs in Multi-cellular Organism
• Sedimentary, Igneous, and Metamorphic Rocks
• Structure of the Earth
• Law of Conservation of Mass
• Physical and Chemical Changes
• Scientific Method
• Human Digestive System
• Environmental Science
• Renewable and Non-renewable energy Resources
• Characteristics of Living Organisms
• Life Science
• Earth and Space Science
• Solar Eclipse
• Heat Technology
• Newton’s Laws of Motions
• Physical Science
• Tools, Measurement and SI Units
• Earth Atmosphere
• Interactions of Living things
• The Earth Ecosystem
• Organelles in Plant and Animal cells
• Layers of the Earth
• Cycles in Nature

Grade 7 Math Worksheets

• Fractions
• Linear equations word problems
• Statistics
• Properties of Parallel Line 
• Finding slope from an equation
• Identifying Quadrilaterals
• Percent Change
• Properties of addition and multiplication
• Pythagorean Theorem
• Solving two step inequalities
• Symmetry
• Fractions to Decimals (New)
• Whole Number Exponents with Integer Bases (New)
• Adding and Subtracting Fractions (New)
• Integer Addition and Subtraction (New)
• Dividing Mixed Numbers (New)
• Basics of Coordinate Geometry (New)