Question

Matter is anything that takes up space and can be described by physical and chemical properties. Which statement

BEST differentiates chemical properties from physical properties?
A)
Physical properties are properties that can be physically seen or touched,
while chemical properties can only be found when matter is mixed with
specific chemicals.
B)
Physical properties are measured when matter changes its physical state,
while chemical properties can only be measured if matter remains in one
state for an extended time.
C)
Physical properties are difficult to measure because they require special
tools to detect, and chemical properties are easy to measure and require
not special tools to detect.
D)
Physical properties can be measured/observed without changing matter
into something else, while chemical properties describe matter's ability to
react/combine with other matter.

Answer 1

D)

Physical properties can be measured/observed without changing matter

into something else, while chemical properties describe matter's ability to

react/combine with other matter.

Step-by-step explanation:

Physical Change

The changes that occur only due to change in shape or physical properties but their chemical or internal composition remain unchanged.

1 = These changes were reversible.

2= They have same chemical property.

3= These changes can be observed with naked eye.

Example :

Water converting to Ice

Water converting to gas

In this water molecule remain the same only they rearrange themselves that change its state of mater not composition

Chemical change:

The changes, that occur due to change in the composition of a substance and result in a different compound is known as chemical change.

1 = These changes are irreversible

2 = These changes occur due to chemical reactions

3 = These may not be observed with naked eye

Example:

Combustion of fuel or wood: that oil or wood convert into energy, CO₂ and ash in case of wood

Boiling of egg: that change the chemical composition of protein in the egg .

The reaction of Hydrogen and oxygen:

H₂ (g) + O₂ (g) → 2H₂O (l)