Physical and Chemical Properties

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What is the boiling point of a substance?

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The temperature at which a liquid changes to a gas.

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What does it mean if a substance is ductile?

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It can be rolled into thin wires.

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Define flammability in terms of chemical properties.

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Flammability means the ability to burn and is a chemical property.

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What is malleability?

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The ability of a substance to be hammered into different shapes.

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Which property describes nonmetals?

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Nonmetals are generally poor conductors of heat and electricity.

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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 its identity.

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Give an example of a chemical property.

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Reactivity with acids is an example of a chemical property.

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What is the difference between physical and chemical changes?

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Physical changes do not alter the chemical composition of a substance, while chemical changes do.

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What is conductivity?

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The ability of a substance to conduct electricity or heat.

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What does it mean for a substance to be brittle?

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A brittle substance breaks or shatters easily when force is applied.