A physical property is:
A)the ability of a sample to undergo change
B)a substance comprised of a single type of atom
C)a property the sample displays without changing its composition
D)always visible
E)a property the sample displays that results in a change in composition

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

A physical property is a characteristic of a substance that can be observed without changing the substance's chemical identity. This means that the property is displayed by the substance without changing its composition, which is described by choice C. Choices A and E describe chemical properties, while choice B refers to an element. Choice D is incorrect because not all physical properties are visible.

A Physical Property Is