Which of the following is a chemical property of matter? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Which of the following is a chemical property of matter?
A. Melting point
B. Boiling point
C. Flammability
D. Density
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Flammability describes how a substance reacts with oxygen to burn, which is a chemical change. Boiling point, density, and melting point are physical properties because they can be observed without changing the chemical identity of the substance. Chemical properties are only observed during a chemical reaction.

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