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  • Electrical Conductivity: Physical Property vs. Chemical Change
    Electrical conductivity is not a chemical change. Here's why:

    * Chemical Change: Involves the formation of new substances with different chemical compositions. This often involves breaking and forming chemical bonds.

    * Electrical Conductivity: Describes the ability of a material to allow the flow of electric current. It's a physical property related to the movement of electrons within the material's structure.

    Examples:

    * Metals: Conduct electricity well because they have free-moving electrons in their structure. This movement is a physical property, not a chemical change.

    * Saltwater: Conducts electricity because dissolved ions can carry charge. The dissolving of salt is a physical change (dissolution), but the conductivity itself is a physical property.

    In short: Electrical conductivity doesn't involve the creation of new substances or the breaking and forming of chemical bonds. It's a measure of a material's ability to allow electrical current to flow, which is a physical property.

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