Which of the following represents a chemical property of copper metal?
A) Copper metal conducts heat.
B) Copper metal reacts with nitric acid to produce copper(II) nitrate.
C) Copper metal melts at 1085°C.
D) Copper metal conducts electricity.
E) Copper metal has an orange color.

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A chemical property describes how a substance reacts with other substances to form new substances. The fact that copper reacts with nitric acid to produce copper(II) nitrate is an example of a chemical property. The other choices describe physical properties of copper, such as its melting point, color, and ability to conduct heat and electricity.

Which of the Following Represents a Chemical Property of Copper