Read the information below about the element of magnesium and its properties.

Magnesium (Mg) can combine with hydrobromic acid (HBr) to produce magnesium bromide (MBr2) and hydrogen (H2) gas. Magnesium is a shiny solid with an approximate density of 1.738 g/mL. It burns with a bright white color that can be used in fireworks

Which option describes a chemical property of magnesium?

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It is a shiny solid.
It is a shiny solid.

Its chemical symbol is Mg.
Its chemical symbol is Mg.

Its density is 1.738 g/mL.
Its density is 1.738 g/mL.

It reacts with HBr.
It reacts with HBr.
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The option that describes a chemical property of magnesium is:

It reacts with HBr.

Chemical properties relate to a substance's ability to undergo chemical changes and reactions, such as how magnesium reacts with hydrobromic acid. The other options describe physical properties.