1.1 Physical and Chemical properties of matter Flashcards
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What is the definition of a property?
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A particular characteristic of a substance, which includes physical and chemical properties
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How are properties used to identify a specific substance?
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Pure substances have distinct, measurable properties that are unique to the substance
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What is the definition of a physical property?
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Properties of a substance that you can observe and measure without changing the chemical composition
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Examples of physical properties
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Includes: colour, state, melting point, boiling point, magnetism, etc
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