Physical vs. Chemical Properties/Changes

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What is a physical property of matter?

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A characteristic of a substance that can be observed or measured without changing its identity, such as color, density, or melting point.

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What is a chemical property of matter?

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A characteristic that can only be observed when a substance undergoes a chemical change, such as reactivity or combustibility.

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What is a physical change?

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A change that affects one or more physical properties of a substance but does not alter its chemical composition, such as melting or freezing.

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What is a chemical change?

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A change that results in the formation of new chemical substances, such as rusting or burning.

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What is solubility?

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The ability of a substance to dissolve in a solvent, forming a solution.

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What is conductivity?

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The ability of a substance to conduct heat or electricity.

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What happens to copper when it reacts with vinegar?

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It undergoes a chemical change, forming a new substance that is green in color.

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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 is an example of a physical change?

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Crushing a rock or melting ice.

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What is an example of a chemical change?

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Burning wood or baking a cake.