Physical Properties of Matter

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What is a physical property of matter?

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A characteristic of matter that can be observed or measured without changing the substance's chemical identity.

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Which of the following is NOT a physical property? Reactivity, Melting point, Solubility, Odor

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Reactivity

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How is density calculated?

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Density = Mass / Volume.

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What is the melting point of ice in the metric system?

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0 Celsius.

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What does matter have and take up?

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Matter has mass and takes up space.

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What happens to the observations if the amount of substance in an experiment is doubled?

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The other observations would not change.

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What is the boiling point of water in Celsius?

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100 Celsius.

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Define solubility.

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The ability of a substance to dissolve in a solvent.

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What is the difference between mass and weight?

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Mass is the amount of matter in an object, while weight is the force of gravity acting on that mass.

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What is an example of a physical change?

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Melting ice or boiling water.