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, melting point, or odor.

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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 or reactivity.

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Give an example of a physical property.

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Melting point.

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Give an example of a chemical property.

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Combustion.

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What is the ability to conduct electricity classified as?

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Physical property.

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True or False: In amorphous solids, the atoms or molecules are held together in a completely random formation.

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True.

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What is malleability?

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A physical property that describes a material's ability to be shaped or bent without breaking.

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What does reactivity refer to?

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A chemical property that describes how a substance interacts with other substances.

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What is the difference between physical and chemical changes?

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Physical changes do not alter the chemical composition of a substance, while chemical changes do.

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What is an example of a physical change?

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Melting ice.