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Elmhurst College: Virtual Chembook: What Are Physical Properties and Changes?
Brief descriptions of physical properties, physical changes, and the process of sublimation. The three states of matter, melting point, and boiling point are described. There is one link on the page, which leads to an explanation of...
Science Struck
Science Struck: Chemical and Physical Properties of Sodium
Learn about the chemical and physical properties of sodium, the elements and chemicals that it reacts with, the sources of sodium. and what it is used for.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Fifth Grade Science: Physical Science: Physical Properties of Matter
A module reviewing over the definition of a physical property and examples of the physical properties of matter. Module includes explanations, pictures, a video, and review questions.
OpenStax
Open Stax: Anatomy & Physiology: Physical Characteristics of Urine
Students learn the chemical make-up and pH of urine in the human body.
American Chemical Society
American Chemical Society: Inquiry in Action: Teach Science Well
Online textbook reviews fundamentals of chemistry and physical science via slideshow presentations, notes, and videos. Materials for classroom activities engage students in inquiry-based, hands-on investigations covering molecular...
American Chemical Society
American Chemical Society: Inquiry in Action: Teach Science Well
Online textbook reviews fundamentals of chemistry and physical science via slideshow presentations, notes, and videos. Materials for classroom activities engage students in inquiry-based, hands-on investigations covering molecular...
Vision Learning
Visionlearning: Earth Science: Minerals Ii: Properties
Instructional module focusing on the physical properties of minerals. Discussion includes the identifying characteristics such as color, hardness, luster, crystal forms, density, and cleavage. Site also includes an interactive practice...
Other
Chem Cases: Nutra Sweet: Physical and Chemical Properties
An in-depth look at the physical and chemical properties of aspartame, or NutraSweet.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Chemical and Physical Properties Defined
This lesson will define chemical and physical properties and introduce methods used in chemistry to measure chemical and physical properties.
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Observing,describing, Measuring Changing Physical Prop: Making Ice Cream
Learners will create an endothermic chemical reaction by making ice cream. They will observe, describe, and measure the ingredients. After making ice cream, students will measure the temperature of the ice cream and the ice/salt mixture....
Frostburg State University
General Chemistry: Extensive and Intensive Properties
Provides information about extensive and intensive properties of matter. Gives examples of these properties. Includes a link to a quiz on classifying properties.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Properties of Water
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] In this learning module, students will investigate the chemical and physical properties of the unique and important substance, water.
Science Struck
Science Struck: Properties and Characteristics of Chalcogens
Describes the chemical and physical properties of the chalcogen group of elements, also known as the oxygen group.
US Geological Survey
Water Properties
This site provides a discussion of the physical properties of water. Click Home to access the site in Spanish.
Texas A&M University
Soil Physical Properties: Texture
Descriptive site provides details on the physical properties of soil. Contains a brief description on soil texture as well as structure, consistence and color.
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Physical and Chemical Properties of Water
In this lesson students will understand the difference between chemical and physical properties by studying the properties of water. Students will also understand how to perform the different laboratory techniques that go along with the...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Properties of Matter
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] In this learning module, students examine differences in physical and chemical properties of solids, liquids, and gases.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Physical Science: Chemical Reaction Overview
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Explains chemical property and chemical reaction.
BBC
Bbc: Gcse Bitesize: Predicting Chemical Reactions
This lesson focuses on the physical properties of halogens, Group 7 elements on the Periodic Table. It includes the physical properties of the elements, provides a graph showing the melting and boiling points of the halogens, and links...
Science Struck
Science Struck: Chemical and Physical Properties of Magnesium
Presents facts about Magnesium, descriptions of its physical and chemical properties, and examples of its uses.
Science Struck
Science Struck: Properties of Polystyrene
Explains what polystyrene is and its many different properties and uses.
American Chemical Society
Middle School Chemistry: Lesson Plans: Using Chemical Change to Identify Unknown
Students observe reactions of liquids with different known powders in this lesson. Unknown powders are then identified using characteristic chemical changes.Site includes a procedure, teacher instructions, and video instruction.
Frostburg State University
General Chemistry Online: Ten Signs of Chemical Change
Resource provides the ten signs that tell when a chemical change has occured. Each sign has a detailed explanation.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Properties of Water
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Students look at the chemical structure of water and learn how it determines water's properties.