Which one of the following is not a physical property?
Correct answer: A. Corrosion
- A. Corrosion
- B. Sotubility
- C. Melting point
- D. Boiling point
Explanation
A physical property is a characteristic of a substance that can be observed or measured without changing the identity of the substance. A chemical property describes the ability of a substance to undergo a specific chemical change.
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