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Which of these is a chemical property of a substance?

A
texture
B
ductility
C
reactivity
D
conductivity
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A geochemist examines a piece of metal that he found in the soil. He performs tests to identify the metal from its density, electrical conductivity, and melting point. Which statement best describes his investigation?

A
He is identifying the metal using physical properties only.
B
He is identifying the metal using chemical properties only.
C
He is identifying the metal using physical properties and chemical properties.
D
He is identifying the metal using neither physical properties or chemical properties.
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Which is an example of a chemical change?

A
water evaporating from a puddle
B
cloth tearing when pulled
C
wood forming sawdust when cut
D
bread baking in an oven
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Which of these is an example of a physical change?

A
sugar dissolving in warm water
B
iron rusting in the presence of moist air
C
wood burning in the presence of oxygen
D
baking soda reacting with acid to form a gas
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Which procedure could a student use to examine an intensive property of a rectangular block of wood?

A
Find the mass.
B
Record the length.
C
Measure the volume.
D
Determine the density.
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Which of these is an example of a physical change?

A
a banana ripening in the air
B
hydrogen burning in the air
C
zinc reacting with an acid
D
liquid water turning into vapor
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The table below shows the freezing points of four substances.SubstanceFreezing point (°C)benzene5.50water0.00butane–138nitrogen–210.The substances are placed in separate containers at room temperature, and each container is gradually cooled. Which of these substances will solidify before the temperature reaches 0°C?

A
benzene
B
water
C
butane
D
nitrogen
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To observe a [BLANK] property of a substance, the substance must interact with another substance, such as when gasoline burns or when sodium metal reacts with water.

A
chemical
B
physical
C
electrical
D
thermal

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