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Which characteristic of a substance is considered a chemical property?

A
its boiling point
B
its reactivity
C
its density
D
its conductivity
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Which use of iron is due to its chemical properties?

A
producing colored sparks in fireworks
B
changing from liquid to gas at 2,862°C
C
conducting electricity and heat
D
changing from solid to liquid if heated to 1,538°C
4

Which statement best describes a physical change?

A
Changes can occur to certain chemical properties of the substance, but the overall shape of the substance will remain the same.
B
Changes can occur to certain physical properties of the substance, but the overall shape of the substance will remain the same.
C
Changes can occur to physical properties of a substance, but the chemical composition of the substance remains the same.
D
Changes can occur to chemical properties of a substance, but the chemical composition of the substance remains the same.
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In a science lab, Cash mixes two clear liquids together in a beaker. Bubbles are produced, and a white solid forms and settles to the bottom. He plans to heat the beaker over low heat and make more observations.

A
A physical change occurred, so if Cash heats it, the white solid will dissolve to form the original mixture of clear liquids.
B
A physical change occurred, so even if Cash heats it, the white solid will remain.
C
A chemical change occurred, so if Cash heats it, the white solid will dissolve to form the original mixture of clear liquids.
D
A chemical change occurred, so even if Cash heats it, the white solid will remain.
6

Which statement describes all chemical changes, but not all physical changes?

A
Bubbles are produced.
B
A new substance forms.
C
Phase changes occur.
D
A color change occurs.
7

Which laboratory activity involves a chemical change?

A
leaving a copper penny in vinegar until it turns green
B
boiling saltwater for several minutes until only solid salt remains
C
extracting iron filings from a sand mixture using a magnet
D
crushing a rock with a hammer to extract mineral deposits
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In a science demonstration, a teacher mixed zinc (Zn) with hydrogen chloride (HCl) in a flask and quickly attached a balloon over the mouth of the flask. Bubbles formed in the solution and the balloon inflated.

A
The Zn and HCl both retained their identity.
B
Either Zn or HCl, but not both, retained its identity.
C
Evaporation of one of the substances occurred.
D
One or more new substances formed.

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