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Is Density a Physical Property?

Answer – Yes, density is a physical property.

Explanation: 

All matter possesses measurable attributes that are differentiated into physical and chemical properties.

Physical properties are those that can either be observed or measured without impacting the composition of the substance. Chemical properties, on the other hand, indicate the capability of a substance to undergo a change in chemical identity. This means that such properties can only be observed when a reaction takes place.

Density is a physical property as it can be determined from the ratio of mass to volume, both of which are also physical properties. Further, finding it does not involve any chemical reaction that results in an altered composition. For example, when the density of water is measured, it can be identified without changing water’s chemical makeup – water continues to be made up of 2 atoms of hydrogen and 1 atom of oxygen.


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