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 during a chemical reaction, such as reactivity with other substances.

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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 boiling point.

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Give an example of a chemical property of iron.

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Ability to rust when exposed to oxygen and moisture.

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What does it mean if a substance is conductive?

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It means the substance can conduct heat or electricity.

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What is the boiling point of water?

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100 °C (212 °F) at standard atmospheric pressure.

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What is an example of a physical property?

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Color, such as blue or red.

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What is the density of water?

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1 g/mL at 4 °C.

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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 of a substance but not its chemical composition, while a chemical change results in the formation of new substances.

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What happens to the properties of a substance during a chemical reaction?

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The original properties change, and new properties emerge as new substances are formed.

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What is an example of a substance that reacts with bleach?

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Certain dyes and organic materials can react with bleach, changing color or breaking down.