Unit 5 Properties of Matter Review

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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, such as color, texture, and hardness.

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What is a chemical property?

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A characteristic of a substance that describes its ability to change into different substances, such as flammability and reactivity.

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What is luster?

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Luster is the way a substance reflects light off of its surface, indicating how shiny or dull it appears.

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Give an example of a substance with high luster.

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Silver jewelry is an example of a substance with very high luster.

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What is texture in terms of matter?

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Texture refers to the feel or appearance of a surface, such as smooth, rough, or bumpy.

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What is the difference between mass and weight?

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Mass is the amount of matter in an object, while weight is the force exerted by gravity on that mass.

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Is sound considered a form of matter?

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No, sound is not considered a form of matter; it is a form of energy.

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What are the two main types of properties of matter?

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The two main types of properties of matter are chemical properties and physical properties.

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What does reactivity refer to in chemistry?

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Reactivity refers to how readily a substance combines chemically with other substances.

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What is ductility?

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Ductility is the ability of a substance to be stretched into a wire without breaking.