Chemical and Physical Properties

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What is the formula for calculating density?

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Density = Mass / Volume

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What term describes the ability of a substance to shine?

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Luster

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What type of property is ductility, the ability to be stretched into thin wires?

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Physical property

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What type of property is solubility, the ability to dissolve in a solvent?

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Physical property

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What type of property is acidity?

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Chemical property

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

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Physical properties can be observed without changing the substance's identity, while chemical properties describe a substance's ability to undergo chemical changes.

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Give an example of a physical property.

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Examples include color, density, melting point, and boiling point.

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Give an example of a chemical property.

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Examples include reactivity with acids, flammability, and oxidation states.

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What is the significance of luster in materials?

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Luster indicates how a material interacts with light, affecting its appearance and potential applications.

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How does temperature affect the solubility of a substance?

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Generally, solubility increases with temperature for solids, while it may decrease for gases.