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Alchen [17]
2 years ago
10

Describe the characteristics that identify a sample of matter as being a substance.

Chemistry
1 answer:
ollegr [7]2 years ago
6 0

No matter how big or little a material is, its properties remain the same. Size, form, color, and mass are the qualities that distinguish a material from non-substances. All of these qualities, including size, shape, color, and mass, can be seen and measured. Some characteristics are physical, while others are chemical. Physical characteristics include mass, volume, density, and color.  Viscosity and solubility are examples of chemical qualities.

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