Chemical and Physical Properties

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What is a chemical property?

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A characteristic of a substance that becomes evident during a chemical reaction; it describes the substance's ability to undergo changes that transform it into different substances.

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Give an example of a chemical property.

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Reactivity with water.

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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, the ability to dissolve.

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What happens to silver spoons when they tarnish?

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They undergo a chemical change, resulting in dullness and black spots.

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What is the difference between a chemical change and a physical change?

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A chemical change results in the formation of new substances, while a physical change does not alter the chemical composition of the substance.

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What is reactivity?

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The tendency of a substance to undergo chemical reactions, either by itself or with other materials.

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What does it mean if a substance reacts with acid?

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It indicates a chemical property, as the substance undergoes a chemical change when it interacts with acid.

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What is solubility?

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The ability of a substance to dissolve in a solvent, forming a solution.

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Is solubility a chemical or physical property?

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Solubility is a physical property.