Physical and Chemical Properties

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What is Density?

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Density is a physical property that measures how much mass is contained in a given volume. It is calculated by dividing mass by volume (Density = Mass/Volume).

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Is Melting Point a chemical or physical property?

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Melting Point is a physical property. It is the temperature at which a solid becomes a liquid.

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What does Luster refer to?

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Luster refers to the way light interacts with the surface of a mineral or material, indicating how shiny or reflective it is. It is a physical property.

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What is Flammability?

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Flammability is a chemical property that describes how easily a substance can catch fire and burn.

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What does it mean to React with Air?

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Reacts with Air is a chemical property that indicates a substance's ability to undergo a chemical reaction when exposed to oxygen.

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What is a Physical Property?

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A physical property is a characteristic of a substance that can be observed or measured without changing its chemical composition.

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What is a Chemical Property?

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A chemical property is a characteristic of a substance that can only be observed during a chemical reaction, indicating how it interacts with other substances.

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Give an example of a physical property.

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An example of a physical property is color, which can be observed without changing the substance.

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Give an example of a chemical property.

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An example of a chemical property is reactivity with acid, which can only be observed when a chemical reaction occurs.

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What is the boiling point?

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The boiling point is a physical property that indicates the temperature at which a liquid turns into a gas.