Introductory Chemistry: An Active Learning Approach
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Chapter 2, Problem 11E
Classify each of the following properties as chemical or physical: (a) hardness of diamond; (b) combustibility of gasoline; (c) corrosive character of an acid; (d) elasticity of a rubber band; (e) taste of chocolate.
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