Flashcard - Physical and Chemical Properties of Matter

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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 its identity, such as color, shape, size, and state of matter.

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What is a Chemical Property?

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A characteristic of a substance that describes its ability to change into different substances, such as reactivity with acids or the ability to rust.

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Give an example of a Physical Property.

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An example of a physical property is the hardness of diamonds.

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Give an example of a Chemical Property.

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An example of a chemical property is the reaction of vinegar with baking soda.

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What happens to the physical properties of a substance when it changes state?

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The physical properties may change, such as from solid to liquid, but the substance itself remains the same.

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Is the boiling point of water a physical or chemical property?

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The boiling point of water is a physical property.

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What does it mean if a metal is malleable?

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It means the metal can be easily shaped or bent without breaking.

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What is the significance of a substance's density?

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Density helps determine whether a substance will float or sink in a fluid.

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How can you identify a chemical change?

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A chemical change can be identified by changes in color, temperature, formation of gas, or formation of a precipitate.

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What is an example of a physical change?

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An example of a physical change is melting ice into water.