Question

Which property below will be the best one to use to most accurately identify a pure substance because it is unique to each pure substance?

hardness

brittleness

odor

density

Answer 1

Answer: Physical properties of a substance are characteristics that can be observed without altering the identity of the substance. Color, odor, density, melting temperature, boiling temperature, and solubility are examples of physical properties. Physical properties can be used to identify a pure substance.

A pure substance has a definite and constant composition — like salt or sugar. A pure substance can be either an element or a compound, but the composition of a pure substance doesn't vary.