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Properties of Matter and Their Measurement

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Maharashtra State Board: Class 12

Key Points: Properties of Matter and Their Measurement

Types of Properties

  • Physical Properties — can be observed or measured without altering the chemical nature of the substance. Examples: colour, odour, melting point, boiling point, density.

  • Chemical Properties — involve a chemical change in the substance; the original substance is converted into something new. Example: burning coal produces CO₂.

SI Fundamental Units

The International System of Units (SI) defines seven base units that serve as building blocks for all scientific measurement:

Physical Quantity SI Unit Symbol
Mass Kilogram kg
Temperature Kelvin K
Length Metre m
Time Second s
Electric Current Ampere A
Amount of Substance Mole mol
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Key Notes to Remember:

  • Mass measures the quantity of matter and is independent of location. Weight depends on gravity — the same object has different weight on Earth vs. the Moon, but identical mass.
  • Temperature and heat are not the same. Heat is energy being transferred; temperature tells us the direction of that transfer.
  • 0°C = 32°F; 100°C = 212°F. A rise of 1°C corresponds to a rise of 9/5°F on the Fahrenheit scale.
  • Units can be written in two equivalent ways: g/cm³ or g cm⁻³ — both are acceptable.
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