Chemistry / Unit 1 Chem 0065 short lesson, about 20 seconds
Chemical Property
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The idea
A chemical property describes a substance's ability, or inability, to change into a different substance.
In practice
Iron's tendency to combine with oxygen and water to form rust is one of its chemical properties.
Where people slip
A chemical property is only revealed when the change is attempted or observed — you cannot see flammability by looking at a substance sitting still alone.
Your place on the trail
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Builds on
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