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Physical Properties
Term | Definition |
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Physical Property | A physical change is a change in one or more physical properties of matter without any change in chemical properties |
Chemical Property | A property or characteristic of a substance that is observed during a reaction in which the chemical composition or identity of the substance is changed |
Reactivity | Reactivity is the tendency of a substance to undergo chemical reaction, either by itself or with other materials. |
Flammability | Flammability is the ability of a substance to burn or ignite, causing fire or combustion. |
Metals | A solid material that is typically hard, shiny, malleable, fusible, and ductile, with good electrical and thermal conductivity |
Nonmetals | an element or substance that is not a metal. |
Metalloids | An element whose properties are intermediate between those of metals and solid nonmetals |