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Physical and Chemical Properties Physical Properties • A PHYSICAL PROPERTY is a property of matter that can be observed or measured without changing the composition. • Examples: –Copper conducts electricity. Conductivity is a physical property. –Water is a liquid. States of matter are physical properties. –Gold has a density of 19.3 g/mL. Density is a physical property. –What other physical properties can you name? • Take a look at a Twix bar. What are some of the physical properties of the wrapper? • What are some of the physical properties of the candy? Chemical Properties • A CHEMICAL PROPERTY is a property of matter that can be measured or observed ONLY by changing the composition of the material. • Examples: reactivity, pH, radioactivity –Hydrochloric acid has a low pH. Hydrochloric acid is…an acid. Go figure. –Vinegar reacts with baking soda to form CO . 2 –Hydrogen gas is highly flammable.
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