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Chemical/Physical
Chemical & Physical Changes/Properties
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Physical Change | Changes that do not change the composition of a substance but can change the physical properties of a substance. |
| Melting | Physical change in which a solid changes to a liquid due to increase in temperature. |
| Freezing | Physical change in which a liquid changes to a solid due to the decrease in temperature. |
| Evaporation | Physical change in which a liquid changes to a gas due to increase in temperature. |
| Chemical Change | Changes that result in the formation of one or more new substances with new chemical and physical properties. |
| Rusting | The ability of iron changing to a reddish-brown color due to being exposed to oxygen and moisture. |
| Precipitate | Formed when two solutions are combined forming a new solid substance. |
| Luster | Having a shiny surface or reflecting light brightly. |
| Conductor | Material that allows heat and electricity to move through easily. |
| Malleable | Ability of metals to be hammered into different shapes. |
| Ductile | Ability of a metal to be drawn into a wire. |
| Dull | An object that is not shiny. |
| Nonconductors "Insulator" | Material that does not allow heat and electricity to move through easily. |
| Brittle | A solid's ability to break or shatter easily. |
| Physical Property | Property that can be observed and measured without changing the kind of matter being studied. |
| Melting Point | The temperature at which a solid changes to a liquid. |
| Boiling Point | The temperature at which a liquid changes to a gas. |
| Density | The relationship between the mass of a material and its volume. |
| Conductivity | The ability to act as an electrical conductor or an electrical insulator based on the solid's ability to conduct electricity. |
| Hardness | The relative resistance of a metal or other material to denting, scratching, or bending. |
| Magnetism | The property of reacting to the forces exerted by magnets. |
| Chemical Property | Property that can be recognized only when substances react or do not react chemically with one another. Recognized when they undergo a change in composition. |
| Burning | Involves a substance reacting quickly with oxygen to produce light and heat. |