Physical & Chemical Properties

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What is a physical property?

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A characteristic of a substance that can be observed or measured without changing the substance's chemical identity.

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Give an example of a physical property.

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Solubility.

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What is a chemical property?

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A characteristic of a substance that describes its ability to undergo a specific chemical change.

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Give an example of a chemical property.

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Reactivity with water.

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What happens during a chemical change?

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A new substance is formed with different properties.

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What is the melting point of a substance?

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The temperature at which the substance changes from a solid to a liquid.

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What is flammability?

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The ability of a substance to burn.

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How can you identify a physical change?

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A physical change can be identified if the substance's chemical identity remains the same after the change.

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What is the difference between physical and chemical properties?

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Physical properties can be observed without changing the substance, while chemical properties can only be observed during a chemical reaction.

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What is an example of a physical change?

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Melting ice.