Chemical Properties Of Matter

1. Chemical Properties of Matter

2. What is a chemical property?
A chemical property describes a
substance and its ability to
change into a new substance
with different properties

3. Chemical Property: Flammability
•Flammability is the
ability to burn
•Example: Wood can
be burned to create
smoke and ash

4. Chemical Property: Reactivity
•Reactivity is when 2 substances get
together, something can happen. You
will usually see bubbling, fizzing, or
color change. There can also be a
production of heat, sound, light, or
color.
•Example: Iron reacts with Oxygen to
form Rust
•Reactivity with Oxygen
•Reactivity with Acid
•Reactivity with water

5. How do you observe chemical
properties?
You can observe chemical properties with your senses, but
they are difficult to see.
Example: You can’t see the flammability of wood or the Non
flammability of gold unless you actually try to burn it.
**A substance always has its chemical properties. Ex: A
piece of wood is flammable even when it’s not burning.