A physical change is a change to a sample of matter in which some properties of the material change, but the identity of the matter does not. In contrast, a chemical property describes the ability of...A physical change is a change to a sample of matter in which some properties of the material change, but the identity of the matter does not. In contrast, a chemical property describes the ability of a substance to undergo a specific chemical change.
Chemistry is the study of matter and its interactions with other matter and energy. Matter is anything that has mass and takes up space. Matter can be described in terms of physical properties and che...Chemistry is the study of matter and its interactions with other matter and energy. Matter is anything that has mass and takes up space. Matter can be described in terms of physical properties and chemical properties. Physical properties and chemical properties of matter can change. Matter is composed of elements and compounds. Combinations of different substances are called mixtures. Elements can be described as metals, nonmetals, and semimetals.
