Chemical & Physical Properties

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What is a chemical property?

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A characteristic of matter that can only be observed when matter is changed into a new kind of matter.

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What is a physical property?

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A characteristic of matter that can be observed using our senses without changing the substance.

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How do you calculate density?

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Density = Mass / Volume.

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If an object has a mass of 4g and a volume of 2cm³, what is its density?

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2 g/cm³.

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What is the volume of an object if a graduated cylinder's volume rises from 50 mL to 88 mL after the object is submerged?

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The volume of the object is 38 mL.

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What is an example of a chemical property?

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Ability to rust.

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What is an example of a physical property?

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Color, shape, mass, or volume.

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What happens to the physical properties of a substance during a chemical change?

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They change, resulting in a new substance.

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What is the difference between a chemical change and a physical change?

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A chemical change results in a new substance, while a physical change does not.

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What is the melting point?

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The temperature at which a solid becomes a liquid.