Physical Properties Practice Problems

Is the following an example of physical or chemical property? Sodium chloride does not conduct electricity in its solid state.

Does the following statement describe a physical or chemical property? Butane liquid becomes gas as it escapes a lighter.

Is the following statement referring to a physical or chemical property? When left in the open, peeled potatoes become brown.

Classify the following statement as a physical or chemical property: Bromine vapor is amber-colored at standard temperature and pressure.

Identify whether the following description is a physical or chemical property: Heating calcium carbonate will cause it to decompose into calcium oxide and carbon dioxide.

Identify whether the following is an example of a physical or chemical property: Ruby is a gemstone that can have a color from pinkish-red to blood-red.

Butane lighters do not usually work at cold temperatures. The melting point and boiling point of propane are –187.7°C and –42.3°C, respectively. Assuming we can replace butane (C₄H₁₀) with propane (C₃H₈), would propane lighter work at 14°F? Explain your answer. 

Hydrogen peroxide, H₂O₂, is a compound used as a bleaching agent. Its melting point and boiling point are –0.43°C and 150.2°C, respectively. What would be the physical state of hydrogen peroxide if the surrounding temperature is 40.0°C?

Identify whether the given is a physical property or chemical property

a. the density of silver is 10.49 g/mL

b. the hardness of silver is 2.5 Mohs scale

c. the reactivity of silver with acid

d. the melting point of silver is 961.8 °C

Select the physical property from the following: