Question

define the term \physical property.\
select one:
occurs when a substance alters its physical properties, not its composition
characteristic that matter shows by itself, without changing into or interacting with another substance
occurs when a substance is converted into a different substance
characteristic a substance shows as it changes into or interacts with another substance or substances

Explanation:

To define "Physical Property", we analyze each option:

• Option 1: Talks about altering physical properties (not composition) but the description is about a process, not a property.
• Option 2: Describes a physical property correctly as a characteristic matter shows on its own, without changing into or interacting with another substance (since physical properties are inherent, like color, density, without chemical change).
• Option 3: Describes a chemical change (substance converted to different substance).
• Option 4: Describes a chemical property (characteristic during interaction/change into another substance).

So the correct option is the second one (the option with "Characteristic that matter shows by itself, without changing into or interacting with another substance").

Answer:

The option with "Characteristic that matter shows by itself, without changing into or interacting with another substance" (the third option in the list of radio buttons, i.e., the one labeled "Characteristic that matter shows by itself, without changing into or interacting with another substance")