What determines the physical properites of matter?

Answer 1

The linking of the atoms of the chemical makeup of the substance(s) in question. ie at the right temp. (between 33'-212') water forms a liquid because the two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom have the right amount of electrons to link. thus there are several determining factors for physical properties of matter: temperature, atomic make-up, elevation, impurities, pressure, reactionary agents in the vicinity. Less pressure requires less heat to raise the temperature, more pressure requires more heat. Cool it to below 32' and freezes into a crystalline structure that is very strong.

Answer 2

The physical properties of matter are determined by its composition, including its atomic and molecular structure. Factors such as the arrangement of atoms, bonding between atoms, and the presence of impurities or defects can all influence properties such as density, melting point, conductivity, and other physical characteristics.