Acad. Physical vs Chemical

What kind of properties can only be observed when a substance changes into a different substance?

• physical properties
• chemical properties

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

Which type of property is the ability to conduct electricity?

• physical property

• chemical property

Example of a physical property

• attracted to a magnet

• reactivity with oxygen

• flammability

• non-reactive

The polymer that is in a diaper, which can absorb hundreds of times its weight in water is known as_____. We saw it demonstrated in "which cup has the water".

• polyacrylamide

• lycopodium

• polyethylene terephthalate

• sodium polyacrylate

Properties that can be observed without changing the identity of the substance.

• Physical
• Chemical

Example for physical property

• odor
• burns in air
• reacts with water to create hydrogen gas
• rust

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

Example for chemical property

• color
• hardness
• toxicity
• solubility

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

Example of a physical property

• flammability
• luster
• ability to rust
• ability to explode

Example of a physical property

• reactivity
•  color
• combustion
• ability to burn

Is wood burning a physical or chemical change?

• Physical 
• Chemical

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-2