Chemical Properties

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What is a chemical property?

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A characteristic of a substance that becomes evident during a chemical reaction, indicating how it interacts with other substances.

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Which of the following is a chemical property?

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Reactivity.

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What is an example of a chemical change?

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Leaving a copper penny in vinegar until it turns green.

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What type of change occurs when making a pancake from batter?

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Chemical change.

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How can you determine a chemical property of a substance?

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By exposing it to a flame to see if it catches on fire.

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What observation might indicate a chemical change has occurred?

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A production of odor.

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

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A physical change does not alter the substance's chemical composition, while a chemical change does.

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

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The properties change, resulting in the formation of new substances.

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What is an example of a physical change?

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Boiling saltwater for several minutes until only solid salt remains.

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What is the significance of reactivity in chemical properties?

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Reactivity indicates how a substance will interact with other substances, which is crucial for predicting chemical behavior.