Chemical properties describe how a substance reacts or changes during a chemical reaction. Some key chemical properties include flammability, reactivity, and the ability to undergo chemical changes that alter the composition of the substance. Common signs that a chemical change has occurred include a change in color, production of a gas, or formation of a precipitate. However, physical changes can sometimes exhibit similar signs, so the only definitive way to identify a chemical change is if the composition of the substance changes to form new substances.