Physical & Chemical Properties II

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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, melting point, or density.

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What is a chemical property?

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A characteristic of a substance that describes its ability to undergo a specific chemical change, such as flammability or reactivity.

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Which property describes the ability to be drawn into wires?

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Ductility.

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What does conductivity mean?

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The ability of a substance to allow electricity or heat to pass through it easily.

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What is malleability?

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The ability of a substance to be deformed or shaped, often by hammering or rolling.

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What is the difference between physical and chemical properties?

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Physical properties can be observed without changing the substance, while chemical properties involve a change in the substance's identity.

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What is an example of a physical property?

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Melting point.

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What is an example of a chemical property?

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Reactivity with acid.

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What does flammability refer to?

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The ability of a substance to catch fire and burn.

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What is corrosiveness?

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The ability of a substance to damage or destroy another substance through a chemical reaction.