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Physical properties
Those the substance shows by itself, without interacting with another substance (color, melting point boiling point, density)
Chemical properties
Those the substance shows as it interacts with, or transforms into, other substances (flammability, corrosiveness, etc.)
Example
Frost forms as the temperature drops on a humid winter night
Frost forms as the temperature drops on a humid winter night
Physical
Example
A cornstalk grows from a seed that is watered and fertilized
A cornstalk grows from a seed that is watered and fertilized
Chemical
Example
Dynamite explodes to form a mixture of gases
Dynamite explodes to form a mixture of gases
Chemical
Example
Perspiration evaporates when you relax after jogging
Perspiration evaporates when you relax after jogging
Physical
A silver fork tarnishes in air
Chemical
Homogenous
Mixtures are ones in which the composition is the same throughout
Heterogenous
The composition varies throughout