Physical Properties Review

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What are physical properties?

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Physical properties are characteristics of a substance that can be observed or measured without changing the substance's chemical identity. Examples include color, density, volume, and state of matter.

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What is solubility?

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Solubility is the ability of a substance to dissolve in a solvent, such as water. A substance that dissolves is called soluble, while one that does not is insoluble.

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Which substances are soluble in water?

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Sugar and salt are examples of substances that are soluble in water.

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What is an example of an insoluble substance?

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Oil is an example of a substance that is not soluble in water.

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What is density?

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Density is the mass of a substance divided by its volume. It determines whether an object will float or sink in a fluid.

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What is the state of matter that has a definite shape and volume?

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Solid is the state of matter that has a definite shape and volume.

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What is the state of matter that has a definite volume but no definite shape?

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Liquid is the state of matter that has a definite volume but takes the shape of its container.

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What is the state of matter that has no definite volume and no definite shape?

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Gas is the state of matter that has no definite volume and no definite shape, with molecules that are far apart and move freely.

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What is a magnetic material?

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A magnetic material is one that can be attracted by a magnet. Examples include iron, nickel, and cobalt.

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Which metal is NOT magnetic?

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Copper is a metal that is not magnetic.