Physical Attributes

Definition

Physical attributes in chemistry refer to the observable and measurable characteristics of a substance, such as color, shape, size, density, boiling point, and melting point.

Related terms

Density:

The mass per unit volume of a substance. It's like how much stuff is packed into a certain space.

Melting Point:

The temperature at which a solid turns into a liquid. Imagine an ice cream cone on a hot day - there's a certain temperature where it starts to melt!

Boiling Point:

The temperature at which a liquid turns into gas. Like when water starts bubbling and turning into steam on the stove.