Physical vs. Chemical Properties

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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 its identity, such as color, shape, size, and state.

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What is a chemical property?

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A characteristic of a substance that describes its ability to change into different substances, such as flammability and reactivity.

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What is a physical change?

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A change that affects one or more physical properties of a substance without altering its chemical composition, such as melting or freezing.

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What is a chemical change?

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A change that results in the formation of one or more new substances with different properties, such as rusting or burning.

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What happens to the properties of a substance during a physical change?

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The physical properties may change, but the chemical properties remain the same.

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What happens to the properties of a substance during a chemical change?

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Both the physical and chemical properties change, resulting in new substances.

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Can a physical change be reversed?

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Yes, many physical changes are reversible, such as freezing and melting.

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Can a chemical change be reversed?

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Most chemical changes are not easily reversible, as they create new substances.

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What is an example of a physical change?

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Cutting a piece of paper or melting ice.

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What is an example of a chemical change?

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Burning wood or baking a cake.