Physical and Chemical Changes

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What is a Physical Change?

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A change that happens when matter changes size, shape, or form but not the substance.

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What is a Chemical Change?

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A change that occurs when substances that make up an object have been changed into another substance.

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Give an example of a Physical Change.

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Melting ice.

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Give an example of a Chemical Change.

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Exploding fireworks.

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What happens to the substance in a Physical Change?

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The substance remains the same, only its form changes.

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What happens to the substance in a Chemical Change?

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The substance changes into a different substance.

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Is mixing baking soda and vinegar a Physical or Chemical Change?

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Chemical Change.

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Is freezing water a Physical or Chemical Change?

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Physical Change.

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What is an example of a Chemical Change in nature?

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Decaying leaves.

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What is an example of a Physical Change in nature?

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Evaporating water.