Chapter 2, Problem 30A

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: The correct property needs to be determined.

Concept Introduction: Every matter is made of chemicals; the importance of chemistry is that it's the study of everything. Chemistry is all about how something interacts to affect the structure, composition, as well as knowing properties of substances.

Answer to Problem 30A

Chemical property.

Explanation of Solution

The nature of any substance is explained by their chemical properties and physical properties. A physical property describes the physical changes of a substance. A chemical property describes how a substance reacts with other substances.

In a chemical change, new substance is formed after a reaction and absorption of energy or loss of energy occurs; this change is an irreversible change. According to this, the substance copper $\left(II\right)$ sulfate pentahydrate combines (or reacts) with ammonia gas $\left(N{H}_3\right)$ in the solution to form new compound is considered as an example of chemical property.

Conclusion

The given statement is an example of a chemical property.