A chemist is given an unknown sample.Which of her observations is not a physical property?
A)The sample is a colorless liquid.
B)The sample has an odor similar to gasoline.
C)The sample is flammable.
D)The sample size is 55 mL.
E)The density of the liquid is 0.789 g/mL.

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Flammability is a chemical property, as it involves a change in the chemical composition of the substance. The other observations are physical properties, as they describe characteristics of the substance that do not involve a change in composition.

A Chemist Is Given an Unknown Sample