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Define physical properties?
A physical property is a characteristic that can be observed or measured without changing the identity of the substance. Using the 5 senses.
Why is streak an important physical property of minerals?
A streak test is used to determine a minerals streak color. This can help in the identification of minerals.
Is the metal tungsten used in incandescent light bulbs chemical property or physical property?
it is chemical property
What substance is used for whitewashing?
Lime and chalk.
Why is coloring used on a map?
To more easily identify objects and regions.
How can knowing the physical properties of a substance be useful?
The physical properties of a pure substance can be used to identify it. A pure substance is an element or a compound, not a mixture.
What is an attribute that can be used to help identify a substance?
Characteristic Property
Is solubility is a characteristic property of matter it can be used to help identify a substance?
True
What property is a characteristic of a pure substance that can be observed without changing the substance into something else?
The property you are referring to is known as an intensive property. Intensive properties are characteristics of a substance that do not depend on the amount of the substance present, such as density, color, temperature, and boiling point. These properties can be used to identify and classify substances without altering their chemical composition.
Is boiling temperature a characteristic property?
Yes, boiling point is a characteristic property of matter. It is called a characteristic property because no matter how much of a pure substance you have, the boiling point should remain the same. Therefore, it is a characteristic property of pure substances.
What is another name for a pure substance?
The terms element and compound are used to identify pure substances.
What is meant by a characteristic property of a substance?
A characteristic property of a substance is a unique and specific attribute that is inherent to that substance and helps to identify and distinguish it from others. These properties remain constant regardless of the amount or form of the substance and can be used to determine its identity.
Why is density characteristic property?
Density is a Characteristic Property because it is A quality of a substance that never changes and can be used to identify the substances.
Which term are use to identify pure substances?
Pure substance can be identified as either elements or compounds. Some examples of pure substance that are elements are sulfur and tin. Pure substances that are compounds are sugar and salt.
What arr some of the physical properties of a pure substance?
Physical properties of a pure substance include color, melting point, boiling point, density, solubility, and conductivity. These properties can be used to identify and characterize the substance.
What is the difference between a characteristic property and non-characteristic property?
PHYSICAL (smell, color, texture, size, etc)--NON CHARACTERISTIC GENERAL (general stuff about the substance all together)-CHARACTERISTIC Characteristic properties help us identify pure substances or the group it belongs to. Non-characteristic properties cannot help us identify pure substances or the group it belongs to.
What is the property that is a quality of a substance that never changes and can be used to indentify the substance?
A quality of a substance that never changes is one of the reasons why density is a characteristic property
