Physical and Chemical Properties Flashcard

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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 density, color, or volume.

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Give an example of a physical property.

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Density.

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What are chemical properties?

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Characteristics of a substance that describe how it reacts or interacts with other substances.

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What is the process of changing from solid to liquid called?

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Melting.

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What is the process of changing from liquid to gas called?

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Evaporation.

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Define gas state of matter.

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Gas is a state of matter characterized by widely spaced particles that move freely and have high kinetic energy.

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What is density?

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Density is the mass of a substance divided by its volume, often expressed in grams per cubic centimeter (g/cm³).

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What is the difference between physical and chemical changes?

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Physical changes do not alter the chemical composition of a substance, while chemical changes result in the formation of new substances.

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What is condensation?

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The process by which a gas turns into a liquid, often when it cools.

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What is freezing?

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The process of changing from liquid to solid.

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