Physical and Chemical Properties and Changes FLASHCARD

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What is a physical property?

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Characteristics of a substance that can be observed with the senses

Front

What is a chemical property?

Back

Characteristic of a substance that can only be seen during a chemical reaction

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Chemical change

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A chemical reaction that is irreversible and changes the identity (chemical formula) of a substance

Front

What is a physical change?

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A reversible change that does NOT change the identity (chemical formula) of a substance

Front

Bleaching your hair is a ________ change

Back

Chemical

Front

Melting ice is a _________ change

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Physical

Front

Mixing sugar and water is a ________ change

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Physical

Front

Frying an egg is a ___________ change

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Chemical

Front

Particles are suspended in water. Is this chemical or physical?

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Physical

Front

Magnets are used to move or remove iron from water. Is this physical or chemical?

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Physical