A substance is found to be reactive, flammable, soluble, and explosive. Which of these observations is a physical property?

A.
reactive
B.
soluble
C.
flammable
D.
explosive

1 answer

B. soluble

Solubility is a physical property, while reactivity, flammability, and explosiveness are chemical properties. Physical properties can be observed or measured without changing the substance's chemical identity, whereas chemical properties describe a substance's potential to undergo chemical changes.