Physical and Chemical Properties of Matter

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What is a chemical property?

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A chemical property is a characteristic of a substance that can only be observed or measured by changing the chemical identity of the substance.

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What is a physical property?

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A physical property is a characteristic of a substance that can be observed or measured without changing its chemical identity.

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What is matter?

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Matter is anything that has mass and takes up space.

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What is magnetism in terms of physical properties?

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Magnetism refers to how a substance reacts to a magnet, whether it attracts or repels.

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What are physical changes?

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Physical changes are changes that affect one or more physical properties of a substance without altering its chemical composition.

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Give an example of a chemical property.

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An example of a chemical property is the ability of iron to rust when exposed to oxygen.

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Give an example of a physical property.

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An example of a physical property is the boiling point of water.

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What happens during a physical change?

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During a physical change, the form of a substance changes, but its chemical composition remains the same.

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

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A physical change alters the form of a substance without changing its chemical identity, while a chemical change results in the formation of new substances.

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What is an example of a physical change?

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Cutting, crushing, melting, and boiling are all examples of physical changes.