Properties of Matter and Density

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What is a chemical property?

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A characteristic of a substance that can only be observed during a chemical reaction, such as reactivity, flammability, and corrosion.

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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, density, and melting point.

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What is the formula for density?

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Density = mass / volume.

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What does it mean if a substance is corrosive?

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It means the substance can cause damage to materials or living tissue through a chemical reaction.

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What is oxidation?

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A chemical process where a substance loses electrons, often associated with rusting or combustion.

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What is flammability?

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The ability of a substance to catch fire and burn.

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What happens to an object with a density less than that of water?

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It will float on the surface of the water.

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What happens to an object with a density greater than that of water?

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It will sink to the bottom of the water.

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How do you calculate the density of an object?

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Divide the mass of the object by its volume.

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What is the relationship between mass and volume in determining density?

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Density is directly proportional to mass and inversely proportional to volume.