Physical Changes Grade 5

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What is a physical change?

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A physical change is a change that affects one or more physical properties of a substance without altering its chemical composition.

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Give an example of a physical change.

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Melting butter is an example of a physical change.

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What happens to the chemical composition during a physical change?

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The chemical composition remains the same during a physical change.

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Is cutting paper a physical change? Why or why not?

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Yes, cutting paper is a physical change because it alters the shape and size of the paper without changing its chemical composition.

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What is NOT an example of a physical change?

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Baking soda and vinegar combining to form bubbles is not a physical change; it is a chemical change.

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What happens to a pencil when it breaks? Is this a physical change?

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When a pencil breaks, it undergoes a physical change because its shape is altered, but its chemical composition remains the same.

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What is an example of a physical change involving glass?

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A glass falling and shattering on the floor is an example of a physical change.

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Can physical changes be reversed? Provide an example.

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Many physical changes can be reversed, such as freezing and melting water.

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What are some common indicators of a physical change?

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Common indicators of a physical change include changes in shape, size, state of matter, and texture.

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How does temperature affect physical changes?

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Temperature can cause substances to change state, such as melting ice into water or evaporating water into steam.