Physical and Chemical Properties

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What is solubility?

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Solubility is the ability of a substance to dissolve in a solvent, forming a solution. It is a physical property.

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What is flammability?

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Flammability is the ability of a substance to catch fire and burn. It is a chemical property.

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What does the blue color of a substance indicate?

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The blue color is a physical property that can be observed without changing the substance's identity.

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Define physical properties.

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Physical properties are characteristics of a substance that can be observed or measured without changing its identity.

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Which of the following is NOT a physical property: odor, reacts with acid, ability to conduct electric current, hardness?

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Reacts with acid is NOT a physical property; it is a chemical property.

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What is a chemical property?

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A chemical property describes how a substance interacts with other substances, resulting in a change in its chemical composition.

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Give an example of a physical property.

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An example of a physical property is the melting point of a substance.

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What is the difference between physical and chemical properties?

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Physical properties can be observed without changing the substance, while chemical properties involve a change in the substance's identity.

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Is density a physical or chemical property?

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Density is a physical property, as it can be measured without altering the substance.

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What does it mean if a substance is malleable?

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If a substance is malleable, it can be hammered or pressed into thin sheets without breaking, indicating a physical property.