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In order to prevent or limit chemical exposures at fires, firefighters should:
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1. Intro to General Chemistry
Chemical Properties
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Which of the following types of information would be most useful for chemically analyzing two mysterious substances?
A
Their physical state at room temperature
B
Their color and odor
C
Their melting and boiling points
D
Their reactivity with acids and bases
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Understand that chemical analysis focuses on identifying the chemical properties and behavior of substances rather than just their physical characteristics.
Recognize that physical state, color, odor, melting point, and boiling point are physical properties that can help identify substances but do not directly reveal chemical composition or reactivity.
Recall that chemical reactivity, such as how substances react with acids and bases, provides insight into the chemical nature and functional groups present in the substances.
Use the information about reactivity with acids and bases to determine the presence of acidic or basic functional groups, which is crucial for chemical identification and analysis.
Conclude that testing reactivity with acids and bases is the most useful type of information for chemically analyzing two mysterious substances because it reveals their chemical behavior and composition.
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