Properties of Matter and Their Characteristics

What type of properties describe the physical characteristics of a substance without changing its chemical composition?

• Chemical properties

• Intensive properties

• Physical properties

• Extensive properties

Which properties of matter become evident only after a chemical reaction has occurred?

• Physical properties

• Intensive properties

• Chemical properties

• Extensive properties

Which physical property describes how shiny or dull an object appears?

• Hardness

• Luster

• Malleability

• Ductility

A diamond is known for ranking very high on the scale that measures a substance's resistance to scratching. What physical property does this describe?

• Ductility

• Luster

• Hardness

• Malleability

The ability of a material to be pulled into a wire is known as what physical property?

• Malleability

• Conductivity

• Ductility

• Solubility

Which physical property allows a substance to be hammered or pressed into different shapes without breaking?

• Hardness

• Ductility

• Malleability

• Density

What chemical property describes how easily a substance will react when exposed to an open flame?

• Corrosiveness

• Radioactivity

• Flammability

• Toxicity

A substance that promotes combustion in other materials is classified as what type of chemical property?

• Corrosive

• Oxidizer

• Explosive

• Toxic

Which chemical property refers to a substance's ability to strip off electrons from metals, leading to their degradation?

• Toxic

• Flammable

• Explosive

• Corrosive

The pH scale measures the potential of hydrogen and indicates how acidic or basic a substance is. What type of property is pH?

• Physical property

• Intensive property

• Chemical property

• Extensive property