Properties of Matter Practice

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What is a chemical property?

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A characteristic of a substance that can only be observed when it undergoes a chemical change, such as rusting or flammability.

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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 identity, such as color, density, or melting point.

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Give an example of a chemical property.

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Ability to rust, flammability, or reactivity with acid.

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Give an example of a physical property.

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Color, boiling point, or conductivity.

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What does luster refer to in terms of properties of matter?

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Luster is a physical property that describes how shiny or reflective a surface is.

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What is conductivity?

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Conductivity is a physical property that measures a material's ability to conduct heat or electricity.

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What happens to a substance during a chemical change?

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The substance transforms into a different substance with new properties.

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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 can only be observed during a chemical change.

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What type of property is the ability to react with oxygen?

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Chemical property.

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What type of property is color?

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Physical property.