Chemistry 2 Review

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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, resulting in a change in the substance's chemical composition.

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Can a chemical property be observed without changing the substance?

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No, a chemical property cannot be observed without changing the substance.

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Which elements are colored red on the periodic table?

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Nonmetals.

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What is the law of conservation of matter?

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Matter cannot be created or destroyed in a chemical reaction; it is always conserved.

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What are metalloids?

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Elements that have properties of both metals and nonmetals, typically found along the staircase line on the periodic table.

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What is flammability?

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Flammability is a chemical property that describes a substance's ability to burn.

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What is the difference between a chemical property and a physical property?

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A chemical property involves a change in the substance's chemical composition, while a physical property can be observed without changing the substance.

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What are the three main classifications of elements?

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Metals, nonmetals, and metalloids.

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What are nonmetals?

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Elements that are typically poor conductors of heat and electricity and are found on the right side of the periodic table.

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What are metals?

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Elements that are good conductors of heat and electricity, typically found on the left side of the periodic table.