World of Chemistry, 3rd edition
World of Chemistry, 3rd edition
3rd Edition
ISBN: 9781133109655
Author: Steven S. Zumdahl, Susan L. Zumdahl, Donald J. DeCoste
Publisher: Brooks / Cole / Cengage Learning
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Chapter 2, Problem 10A
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Interpretation: With reference to the various characteristics of magnesium given one physical property of magnesium needs to be identified.

Concept introduction: All matters have physical and chemical properties which help in the identification of that particular matter.

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Answer to Problem 10A

One physical property of magnesium is that magnesium metal is very malleable.

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Physical properties are those properties of matter which can be easily measured without change in the sample’s composition. For example, mass, color, and volume.

On the other hand, chemical properties can be defined as when a substance changed into new substances by chemical reaction which involves change in the composition of original substance. Examples are reactivity, flammability, and the ability to rust.

When Mg is stretched to make long ribbons it do not becomes other compound but remains magnesium with different appearance.

If Mg is ignited in Bunsen burner it reacts with oxygen to form magnesium oxide.

The reaction: Mg+12O2MgO

This is a chemical property because MgO have different physical or chemical properties as compared to Mg metal.

Conclusion

Thus, one physical property of magnesium is that magnesium metal is very malleable.

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