Chemical/Physical Properties & Changes

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What is the melting point?

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The melting point is the temperature at which a solid becomes a liquid. It is a physical property of a substance.

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What is conductivity?

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Conductivity is the ability of a material to conduct electricity or heat.

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What is malleability?

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Malleability is the ability of a material to be flattened into thin sheets without breaking. It is a physical property.

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What type of change is wood burning?

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Wood burning is a chemical change because it results in the formation of new substances.

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What does it mean to react with water?

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Reacts with water is a chemical property that indicates a substance's ability to undergo a chemical reaction when in contact with water.

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Define 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 identity.

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Define chemical property.

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A chemical property is a characteristic of a substance that becomes evident during a chemical reaction, indicating its ability to undergo a specific chemical change.

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What is an example of a physical change?

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An example of a physical change is ice melting into water.

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What is an example of a chemical change?

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An example of a chemical change is rust forming on iron.

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What is ductility?

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Ductility is the ability of a material to be stretched into a wire without breaking. It is a physical property.