Physical Vs Chemical Properties

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What are chemical properties?

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Chemical properties are characteristics of a substance that can only be observed when it changes into a different substance.

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What are physical properties?

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

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Give an example of a chemical property.

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An example of a chemical property is the ability of a substance to react with water.

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Give an example of a physical property.

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An example of a physical property is the color of a substance.

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What happens during a physical change?

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During a physical change, the substance changes its form or appearance but not its chemical composition.

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What happens during a chemical change?

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During a chemical change, the substance transforms into a different substance with new properties.

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Is melting ice a physical or chemical change?

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Melting ice is a physical change.

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Is rusting of iron a physical or chemical change?

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Rusting of iron is a chemical change.

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What is magnetism?

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Magnetism is a physical property that describes the ability of a substance to be attracted to a magnet.

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What does it mean if a substance is flammable?

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If a substance is flammable, it means it can easily catch fire and burn.