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Characteristics used to describe matter are called
A
physical properties.
B
chemical properties.
C
both chemical and physical properties.
D
neither chemical nor physical properties.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -A physical property is a characteristic of a substance that can be observed or measured without changing the identity of the substance. Physical properties include color, density, hardness, and melting and boiling points. A chemical property describes the ability of a substance to undergo a specific chemical change.

Detailed explanation-2: -Physical properties are used to observe and describe matter.

Detailed explanation-3: -Physical properties are characteristics that describe matter. They include characteristics such as size, shape, color, and mass. These characteristics can be observed or measured without changing the identity of the matter in question.

Detailed explanation-4: -There are two basic ways to describe matter: physical properties and chemical properties.

Detailed explanation-5: -A physical property is a characteristic of matter that is not associated with a change in its chemical composition. Familiar examples of physical properties include density, color, hardness, melting and boiling points, and electrical conductivity.

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