Physical vs. Chemical Changes

Front

Which of the following is an example of physical change?

• Mixing baking soda and vinegar together, and this causes bubbles and foam.
• A glass cup falls from the counter and shatters on the ground.
• Lighting a piece of paper on fire and the paper burns up and leaves ashes.
• Baking a birthday cake for your mother.

Back

A glass cup falls from the counter and shatters on the ground.

Front

Which of the following is an example of chemical change?

• Filling up a balloon with hot air.
• Taking a glass of water and freezing it by placing it in the freezer.
• A plant collecting sunlight and turning it into food.
• Your dog ripping up your homework.

Back

A plant collecting sunlight and turning it into food.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

Front

Which change can be easily reversed?

• Chemical Change
• Physical Change
• Both a physical and chemical change
• Neither a physical or chemical change

Back

Physical Change

Front

When a new substance is formed with different properties than the original substance, it is called a:
- Chemical change
- Physical change
- Freezing
- Boiling

Back

Chemical change

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

NGSS.MS-PS1-5

Front

If the chemical properties of a substance remain unchanged and the appearance or shape of a substance changes, it is called a:
- Chemical change
- Physical change
- Both a physical and chemical change
- Neither a physical or chemical change

Back

Physical change

Front

Which is an example of a physical change? Options: Metal rusting, Silver tarnishing, Water boiling, Paper burning

Back

Water boiling

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

Front

What characteristic best describes what happens during a physical change?

Back

Composition stays the same

Front

Which is an example of chemical change? Options: Water freezes, Wood is cut, Bread is baked, Wire is bent

Back

Bread is baked

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

NGSS.MS-PS1-5

Front

Which is not a clue that could indicate a chemical change?
Options: Change in color, Change in shape, Change in energy, Change in odor

Back

Change in shape

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

Front

What property stays the same during physical and chemical changes? Options: Density, Shape, Mass, Arrangement of particle

Back

Mass

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NGSS.MS-PS1-5