a. Give the normal state (solid, liquid or gas) of each of the following i. Isopropyl alcohol ii. Oxygen iii. Sodium hydrogen carbonate b. Classify each of the following as a physical property or chemical property of each listed chemical substance. i. Chlorine is a green gas ii. Zinc reacts with acids iii. Iron can rust iv. Magnesium has a density of 1.74 g/mL c. In the process of attempting to characterize a substance, a chemist makes the following observations: The substance is a silvery white, lustrous metal. It melts at 649 °C and boils at 1105 °C. Its density at 20 °C is 1.738 g/mL. The substance burns in air, producing an intense white light. It reacts with chlorine to give a brittle white solid. The substance can be pounded into thin sheets or drawn into wires. It is a good conductor of electricity. Which of these characteristics are physical properties, and which are chemical properties?

a. Give the normal state (solid, liquid or gas) of each of the following i. Isopropyl alcohol ii. Oxygen iii. Sodium hydrogen carbonate b. Classify each of the following as a physical property or chemical property of each listed chemical substance. i. Chlorine is a green gas ii. Zinc reacts with acids iii. Iron can rust iv. Magnesium has a density of 1.74 g/mL c. In the process of attempting to characterize a substance, a chemist makes the following observations: The substance is a silvery white, lustrous metal. It melts at 649 °C and boils at 1105 °C. Its density at 20 °C is 1.738 g/mL. The substance burns in air, producing an intense white light. It reacts with chlorine to give a brittle white solid. The substance can be pounded into thin sheets or drawn into wires. It is a good conductor of electricity. Which of these characteristics are physical properties, and which are chemical properties?

Introductory Chemistry For Today

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Chapter1: Matter, Measurements, And Calculations

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 1.20E

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