Physical Properties of Matter

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What is a physical property of matter?

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A characteristic of a substance that can be observed or measured without changing its identity, such as color, density, or state.

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Which of the following is NOT a physical property: magnetism, conductivity, flammability, density?

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Flammability is not a physical property; it is a chemical property.

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What is the boiling point of a substance?

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The temperature at which a substance changes from a liquid to a gas.

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What is density?

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Density is the mass of a substance divided by its volume, often expressed in g/mL or kg/m³.

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What happens to an object with a density greater than 1.0 g/mL when placed in water?

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It will sink.

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What is conductivity?

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The ability of a substance to conduct heat, sound, or electricity.

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What are physical properties?

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Properties that can be observed without changing the makeup or identity of the matter.

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What is buoyancy?

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The ability of an object to float in a fluid, determined by the object's density compared to the fluid's density.

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What is malleability?

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The ability of a substance to be deformed or shaped under pressure without breaking.

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What is solubility?

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The ability of a substance to dissolve in a solvent, such as salt in water.