Physical and Chemical Properties/Changes

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What is a physical property?

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A physical property is a characteristic of matter that can be observed or measured without changing the chemical nature of the substance.

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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, indicating how a substance interacts with other substances.

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Give an example of a physical property.

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Solubility is an example of a physical property.

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What is a chemical change?

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A chemical change is a process where one or more substances are transformed into different substances with new chemical properties.

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What is a physical change?

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A physical change is a change that affects one or more physical properties of a substance without altering its chemical composition.

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What happens to ice when it melts?

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When ice melts, it undergoes a physical change from solid to liquid water.

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What is an example of a chemical change?

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Mold growing on cheese is an example of a chemical change.

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What does a change in color indicate?

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A change in color can indicate a chemical change has occurred.

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List some examples of physical properties.

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Mass, relative density, solubility, color, texture, state of matter, and conductivity are examples of physical properties.

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What is flammability?

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Flammability is a chemical property that describes how easily a substance can catch fire.