Physical vs. Chemical Properties/Changes

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What is conductivity?

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Conductivity is the property of matter that allows a substance to transfer heat or electricity.

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What is solubility?

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Solubility is the ability of a substance to dissolve in a liquid, forming a solution.

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What are chemical properties?

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Chemical properties are characteristics of a substance that become evident during a chemical reaction, indicating how a substance interacts with other substances.

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What happens during a chemical change?

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During a chemical change, both the identity and the properties of a substance change, resulting in the formation of one or more new substances.

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What is odor in terms of physical properties?

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Odor is a physical property that describes the smell of a substance.

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What is the difference between physical and chemical properties?

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Physical properties can be observed without changing the substance's identity, while chemical properties can only be observed during a chemical reaction.

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What is an example of a physical change?

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An example of a physical change is melting ice into water, where the substance remains H2O.

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What is combustibility?

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Combustibility is a chemical property that describes a substance's ability to catch fire and burn.

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What is density?

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Density is the mass of a substance per unit volume, often expressed in grams per cubic centimeter (g/cm³).

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What is an example of a chemical change?

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An example of a chemical change is rust forming on iron when it reacts with oxygen and moisture.