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Chapter 4 Properties of Matter

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4.1 <strong>Properties</strong> <strong>of</strong> substances<br />

properties – characteristic <strong>of</strong> the substance and<br />

give it a unique identity<br />

physical properties – inherent characteristics <strong>of</strong><br />

a substance<br />

chemical properties – the ability <strong>of</strong> a substance<br />

to form new substance either by reaction<br />

or by decomposition<br />

ex. chlorine Cl 2<br />

• not burn but will support the combustion<br />

<strong>of</strong> other substances<br />

• used as bleaching agent<br />

• combine with Na to form salt<br />

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