Exploring Substance Properties

Exploring Substance Properties

11th Grade · Science · 50 min· Cambridge Curriculum

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Learning Objective

I can analyze the physical and chemical properties of substances to predict their behavior.

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    Physical properties can be observed without changing the substance's chemical identity; examples include color, density, and boiling point.

  • 2

    Flammability is a chemical property describing a substance's ability to burn, while reactivity describes how a substance interacts with other substances like acids or bases.

  • 3

    Understanding physical and chemical properties allows scientists to predict how a substance will behave under different conditions, informing decisions about their use and handling.