Physical and Chemical Properties

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What is a chemical property?

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A characteristic of a substance that can only be observed during a chemical reaction, indicating how a substance interacts with other substances.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

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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 chemical property.

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Flammability, which indicates how easily a substance can catch fire.

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Give an example of a physical property.

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Color, which can be observed without altering the substance.

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What does it mean if a substance reacts with water?

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It indicates a chemical property, as the substance undergoes a chemical change.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

NGSS.MS-PS1-5

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Which of the following is a physical property: boiling point or rusting?

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Boiling point is a physical property.

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What is brittleness?

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Brittleness is a physical property that describes a material's tendency to break or shatter under stress.

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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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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

NGSS.MS-PS1-5

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What is the significance of odor in identifying substances?

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Odor is a physical property that can help identify substances based on their smell.

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What does the ability to conduct electric current indicate?

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It is a physical property that describes how well a substance can allow the flow of electric charge.