ScienceQuestion 85 of 120
Which of the following is a chemical property of a substance?
a.Its ability to rust
b.Its color
c.Its mass
d.Its shape
Explanation
The ability to rust describes how a substance reacts chemically with oxygen, so it is a chemical property. Color, mass, and shape are physical properties observable without changing the substance. Chemical properties involve how matter transforms into new substances.
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