Physical Properties of Matter

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What is the melting point?

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The temperature at which a solid becomes a liquid.

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What is a physical property of matter?

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A characteristic of matter that can be observed or measured without changing its composition, such as color, density, or solubility.

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What is solubility?

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The ability of a substance to dissolve in a solvent, forming a solution.

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What is density?

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A measure of how much mass is contained in a given volume, calculated as mass divided by volume.

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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's identity, while chemical properties describe how a substance interacts with other substances.

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What is boiling point?

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The temperature at which a liquid turns into vapor.

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What is luster?

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A physical property that describes how shiny or reflective a surface is.

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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.

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What is the freezing point?

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The temperature at which a liquid becomes a solid.

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What is the significance of rust in terms of physical properties?

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Rust is a chemical change, not a physical property, as it involves the reaction of iron with oxygen.