Which of the following is not an example of a physical property? The boiling point of acetone is 56C Sand is more dense than water Water is colorless Helium is a gas at room temperature Copper gets a greenish coating on it when exposed to moist air
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The boiling point of acetone is 56C: This is a physical property because it describes a condition of the substance (acetone) that can be observed without changing its composition. Show more…
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