Properties of Matter

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What are the properties of matter?

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Properties of matter are characteristics that can be observed or measured, including physical properties (like color, density, and boiling point) and chemical properties (like reactivity with acid).

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What is a chemical property?

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A chemical property is a characteristic of a substance that becomes evident during a chemical reaction, such as reactivity with acid or flammability.

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What is a physical property?

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A physical property is a characteristic of a substance that can be observed without changing its chemical composition, such as color, density, and state of matter.

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

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The chemical properties of the new substance are different from the chemical properties of the original substances.

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Give an example of a chemical property.

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Reactivity with acid is an example of a chemical property.

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Give an example of a physical property of vinegar.

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The liquid is clear and has a strong odor.

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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 or appearance of a substance without changing its chemical composition, while a chemical change results in the formation of new substances.

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What is an example of a physical change?

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Melting ice is an example of a physical change.

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What is an example of a chemical change?

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Burning wood is an example of a chemical change.

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What is the significance of reactants and products in a chemical reaction?

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Reactants are the starting substances that undergo a chemical change, while products are the new substances formed as a result of the reaction.