Physical and Chemical Properties of Matter

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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, indicating how a substance interacts with other substances.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

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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 chemical identity.

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What is Radioactivity?

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A chemical property that describes the ability of a substance to emit radiation as a result of changes in the nucleus.

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NGSS.HS-PS1-8

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What is Oxidation (Rusting)?

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A chemical property that occurs when a substance reacts with oxygen, often resulting in the formation of rust.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-5

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What is Density?

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A physical property defined as the mass of a substance per unit volume, often expressed in grams per cubic centimeter (g/cm³).

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What is Luster?

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A physical property that describes how shiny or reflective a substance is.

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What is Solubility?

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A physical property that indicates how well a substance can dissolve in a solvent, such as water.

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Give an example of a Chemical Property.

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Flammability, which describes how easily a substance can catch fire.

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Give an example of a Physical Property.

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Color, which can be observed without changing the substance.

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What is the difference between Chemical and Physical Properties?

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Chemical properties involve a change in the substance's chemical structure, while physical properties can be observed without altering the substance.