Chemical Properties Flashcard

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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 it interacts 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 chemical identity.

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Give an example of a physical change.

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Melting ice into water.

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What is the boiling point of a substance?

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The temperature at which a liquid turns into vapor.

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What is the significance of aluminum in cookware?

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Aluminum is lightweight and a good conductor of heat, making it ideal for cooking.

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What happens to the boiling point of water when salt is added?

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The boiling point increases due to boiling point elevation.

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What is oxidation?

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A chemical reaction where a substance loses electrons, often involving reaction with oxygen.

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What is the pH scale?

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A scale used to measure how acidic or basic a solution is, ranging from 0 (acidic) to 14 (basic).

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What is a reactant?

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A substance that undergoes a chemical change in a reaction.

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What is a product in a chemical reaction?

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A substance that is formed as a result of a chemical reaction.