Matter and materials: Identify, describe, and classify matter according to different macroscopic properties
Subject outcome
Subject outcome 5.1: Identify, describe, and classify matter according to different macroscopic properties.
Learning outcomes
- Identify and describe the phases of matter (physical property of matter).
- Distinguish between the phases of matter in terms of energy, shape and volume.
- Classify and describe materials using observation and research according to macroscopic properties.
Range: Macroscopic properties referred to are metals, semi-metals and non-metals; magnetic and non-magnetic materials; electrical conductors, semi-conductors and isolators; thermal conductors and isolators; relative density; acids, bases (and related pH).
Unit 1 outcomes
By the end of this unit you will be able to:
- Identify and describe the phases of matter
Tell the difference between the phases of matter by their:
- Energy
- Shape
- Volume
Unit 2 outcomes
By the end of this unit you will be able to:
- Tell the difference between materials because of their macroscopic properties such as:
- thermal conductors and insulators
- electrical conductors and insulators
- metals and non-metals
- density
- acids and bases
- magnetic materials.
