Review - Physical and Chemical Properties of Matter

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Is ductility a physical or chemical property?

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Ductility is a physical property that describes the ability of a substance to be stretched into a wire without breaking.

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What is the ability to transfer heat or electricity called?

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Conductivity is the ability of a material to conduct heat or electricity.

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If a substance reacts with oxygen, is it a physical or chemical reaction?

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It is a chemical reaction, as it involves a change in the substance's chemical composition.

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What is the ability to be pounded into thin sheets called?

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Malleability is the ability of a material to be hammered or rolled into thin sheets.

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A substance cooling down unexpectedly is a ___ reaction.

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This is a chemical reaction, indicating a change in the substance's chemical properties.

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What is the definition of 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 the definition of a chemical property?

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

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What is flammability?

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Flammability is a chemical property that describes how easily a substance can catch fire and burn.

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What does density measure?

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Density measures the mass of a substance per unit volume, indicating how compact the substance is.

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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 or appearance of a substance without changing its chemical composition, while a chemical change results in the formation of new substances.