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Which of these is an example of a physical change?

A
liquid water turning into vapor
B
hydrogen burning in the air
C
a banana ripening in the air
D
zinc reacting with an acid
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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 neither physical properties or chemical properties.
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 physical properties only.
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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 neither physical properties or chemical properties.
B
He is identifying the metal using physical properties only.
C
He is identifying the metal using physical properties and chemical properties.
D
He is identifying the metal using chemical properties only.
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Which of these is an example of investigating an intensive property?

A
recording the volume of water in a cylinder
B
measuring the length of wire
C
determining if a rock is magnetic
D
weighing sand in a bag
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Which statement describes a physical property of copper?

A
It reacts with strong acids.
B
It can combine with oxygen.
C
It ignites at high temperatures.
D
It can be reshaped by a force.
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A scientist observes that the electrical resistance of a superconducting material drops to zero when the material is cooled to very low temperatures. Which of the following statements best describes what the scientist is observing?

A
The scientist is observing an intensive property of a superconductor.
B
The scientist is observing the electrical power of a superconductor.
C
The scientist is observing an extensive property of a superconductor.
D
The scientist is observing the temperature of a superconductor.
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Which of these is a chemical property of a substance?

A
conductivity
B
ductility
C
texture
D
reactivity
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Which of these is an example of a physical change?

A
wood burning in the presence of oxygen
B
baking soda reacting with acid to form a gas
C
iron rusting in the presence of moist air
D
sugar dissolving in warm water

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