Physical and Chemical Properties

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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, resulting in the formation of a new substance.

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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 the substance's identity.

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Give an example of a chemical property.

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Flammability, which describes a substance's ability to burn.

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Give an example of a physical property.

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Color, which can be observed without changing the substance.

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What happens when a chemical property is observed?

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A new substance is formed with different properties.

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Can physical properties change the identity of a substance?

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No, physical properties can be observed without changing the identity of the substance.

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What is meant by 'reacts with air'?

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This is a chemical property indicating how a substance interacts with oxygen.

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What is the boiling point?

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

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What is the melting point?

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The temperature at which a substance changes from a solid to a liquid, a physical property.

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What does it mean if a substance is malleable?

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It can be hammered or pressed into shapes without breaking, a physical property.