Physical and chemical properties review

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What is a chemical property?

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A property observed during a reaction.

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What is a physical property?

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A characteristic of a substance that can be observed without changing its identity.

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What is an example of a physical property?

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Color, shape, size, or state of matter.

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What is an example of a chemical property?

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Flammability, reactivity with acid, or ability to rust.

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Which of the following is not a chemical property: rusting, boiling, rotting, burning?

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Boiling.

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What happens during a physical change?

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The form of a substance changes, but its chemical composition remains the same.

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What happens during a chemical change?

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The substance transforms into a different substance with a new chemical composition.

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Is crumpling a piece of paper a physical or chemical change?

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Physical change.

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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, while chemical properties can only be observed during a chemical reaction.

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What is an example of a chemical change?

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Burning wood or rusting iron.