physical and chemical properties*

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What are physical properties?

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Physical properties are characteristics of a substance that can be observed or measured without changing the substance's identity. Examples include color, shape, size, texture, and state of matter.

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True or False: The way something looks, feels, smells, and tastes are physical properties.

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True

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What is solubility?

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Solubility is the ability of a substance to dissolve in another substance, typically in a liquid.

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What is a physical property?

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A physical property is a characteristic of a substance that can be observed or measured without altering its chemical composition.

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What is matter?

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Matter is anything that has mass and takes up space.

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What is conductivity?

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Conductivity is the ability of a material to allow energy, such as electricity or heat, to pass through it.

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Give an example of a physical property.

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Examples of physical properties include color, density, melting point, boiling point, and hardness.

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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 describe how a substance interacts with other substances and can change its identity.

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What is an example of a chemical property?

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An example of a chemical property is flammability, which describes how a substance reacts with oxygen to produce heat and light.

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What does it mean if a substance is malleable?

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If a substance is malleable, it means it can be hammered or pressed into shapes without breaking.