A(n)________ property describes the behavior of a substance without reference to any other substance while a(n)________ property describes the behavior of a substance when it reacts or combines with another substance.
A)Optical; birefringent
B)Physical; biological
C)Chemical; biological
D)Physical; chemical

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A physical property can be observed or measured without changing the substance's chemical identity, such as color, density, and melting point. A chemical property, on the other hand, can only be observed when a substance undergoes a chemical change or reaction, such as flammability or acidity.

A(n)________ Property Describes the Behavior of a Substance Without Reference