Chemical/Physical Properties & Changes

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What is a chemical property?

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A characteristic of a substance that can only be observed during a chemical reaction, such as reactivity with acid.

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What is a physical property?

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A characteristic of a substance that can be observed without changing its chemical identity, such as color, odor, or melting point.

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Is 'reacts with acid' a chemical or physical property?

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Chemical Property

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Is 'odor' a chemical or physical property?

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Physical Property

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What happens to wood when it burns?

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It undergoes a chemical change, producing ash, smoke, and gases.

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Is burning wood a physical or chemical change?

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Chemical Change

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What is solubility?

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The ability of a substance to dissolve in a solvent, such as salt in water.

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Is solubility a chemical or physical property?

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Physical Property

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What is a chemical change?

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A change that results in the formation of new chemical substances.

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What is a physical change?

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A change that affects one or more physical properties of a substance without altering its chemical composition.