2.2 - Physical Properties & Changes

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What is ductility?

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Ductility is the ability of a substance to be stretched into wires.

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What is a physical change to matter?

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A physical change to matter is a change in size, shape, or state of matter.

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What is solubility?

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Solubility is the ability of a substance to dissolve another substance.

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What does conservation of mass tell us?

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Conservation of mass tells us that particles cannot be created or destroyed in a chemical reaction.

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What is an example of a physical property?

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An example of a physical property is color.

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What is the definition of a physical property?

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A physical property is a characteristic of a substance that can be observed or measured without changing its identity.

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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 composition, while a chemical change results in the formation of new substances.

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What is the melting point?

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The melting point is the temperature at which a solid becomes a liquid.

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What is the boiling point?

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The boiling point is the temperature at which a liquid becomes a gas.

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What is density?

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Density is the mass of a substance divided by its volume.