Physical and Chemical Properties Flashcard

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What is solubility?

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Solubility is the ability of a substance to dissolve in a solvent, forming a solution.

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What state of matter has a definite shape and volume?

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Solid.

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What is viscosity?

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Viscosity is the property that describes the resistance of a fluid to flow.

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What state of matter has a definite volume but takes the shape of its container?

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Liquid.

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What state of matter has neither a definite shape nor volume?

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Gas.

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What is density?

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Density is the mass of a substance per unit volume, often expressed in grams per cubic centimeter (g/cm³).

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

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A physical property can be observed without changing the substance's identity, while a chemical property describes a substance's ability to undergo a chemical change.

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What is an example of a physical change?

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Melting ice is an example of a physical change, as it changes from solid to liquid without altering its chemical composition.

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What is an example of a chemical change?

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Rusting of iron is an example of a chemical change, as it forms a new substance (iron oxide).

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What is the boiling point of water?

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The boiling point of water is 100 degrees Celsius (212 degrees Fahrenheit) at standard atmospheric pressure.