Which of the following describes a chemical property of gold?
A) Gold is a yellow metal.
B) Gold is an inert (nonreactive) metal.
C) Gold is a soft metal.
D) Gold is a very dense metal.
E) Gold is a good conductor of heat and electricity.

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Chemical properties describe how a substance reacts with other substances to form new substances. Inert or nonreactive means that gold does not easily undergo chemical reactions with other substances, making it a chemical property. Choices A, C, D, and E describe physical properties of gold such as its color, texture, density, and conductive properties.

Which of the Following Describes a Chemical Property of Gold