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What is a physical property |
A physical property is a property that describes the physical appearance and composition of a substance |
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What is a chemical property? |
A chemical property is a property that describes the ability of a substance to change into a new substance or substances. |
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What are some common chemical properties used for classifying substances? |
-Ability to burn - behaviour in air -flash point -reaction to heating -reaction with water |
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what is a pure substance? |
a Pure substance is either an element or a compound, and has a unique set of properties such as, colour, hardness, melting point and conductivity. |
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What is a mixture? |
A mixture is a combination of pure substances |
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What is a Compound? |
A compound is a pure substance that is made from two or more elements that are combined together chemically |
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What are some common physical properties used for classifying substances?
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-Boiling point or condensation point - melting point or freezing point - malleability - colour - state - solubility - conductivity - ductivity - crystal formation |
