Describe why an element's physical properties are different from its chemical properties. Include in your answer an example of one chemical and one physical property.

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Chemistry

19 January, 01:46

Describe why an element's physical properties are different from its chemical properties. Include in your answer an example of one chemical and one physical property.

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Adele · Answer 1

Hello,

At first, they differ because a physical property is observed without changing the nature of the substance. On the other hand, a change in the nature of the substance must be carried out to observe a chemical property.

As examples, density, solubility and odor (physical properties) could be known by just analyzing a substance, nonetheless, pH, reactivity or combustibility must be known by submitting the substance to a specific chemical reaction.

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