Physical vs. Chemical Properties

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What are physical properties?

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Properties that can be observed without changing the identity of the substance.

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What are chemical properties?

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Properties that can only be observed when a substance changes into a different substance.

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Give an example of a physical property.

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Thermal conductivity.

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Give another example of a physical property.

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Melting point.

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Give an example of a chemical property.

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Rusting.

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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 require a change in the substance.

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Is flammability a physical or chemical property?

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Chemical property.

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Is solubility a physical or chemical property?

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Physical property.

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What does thermal conductivity measure?

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The ability of a substance to conduct heat.

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What does melting point indicate?

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The temperature at which a solid becomes a liquid.