3.4 Physical And Chemical Properties

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1. A ___________ property may involve a phase shift (between solid, liquid, gas) but no new substance is formed.

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When a state of matter changes, the identity of that matter does not necessarily change. A physical change may not involve the formation of a new substance.

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2. When my kid leaves his popsicle on the carseat and it melts into the seat, the property I am observing is...

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The popsicle is still a popsicle, even though it is in a different state. It has not changed into a different substance, so it is physical.

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3. If I am storing chemicals under my sink, and I want to make sure that two of them won't eat through my cabinets if they mix.  Is this property...

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When I mix the chemicals and they react, a new substance is formed. This is a chemical property.

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4. I have a piece of ice and I want to know if it will float in a cup of lemonade.  Will I be observing a...

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The quality I am observing is density. Even if the ice melts, it is still the same on a molecular level, so it is a physical property, not chemical.

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5. The reason that my house is heated in the winter is because of burning oil.  Is this an example of a.......

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When anything burns, it is changed into a different material. Therefore, it is a chemical change.

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A ___________ property may involve a phase shift (between solid,...
When my kid leaves his popsicle on the carseat and it melts into the...
If I am storing chemicals under my sink, and I want to make sure that...
I have a piece of ice and I want to know if it will float in a cup of...
The reason that my house is heated in the winter is because of burning...
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