Concept explainers
Interpretation: With reference to the characteristics of bromine, this is to be identified if it is a physical or chemical property.
Concept introduction: All matter has physical and chemical properties which help in the identification of that particular matter.
Answer to Problem 8A
These characteristics are physical properties.
Explanation of Solution
Physical properties are characteristics can be measured without changing the composition of the sample. Examples are mass, color, and volume.
On the other hand, chemical properties can be defined as when a substance changed into new substances by
As obvious dense, dark red, and pungent smelling liquid characteristics of elemental bromine are physical properties.
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