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What is a chemical change?

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A chemical change is a process where substances combine or break apart to form new substances with different properties.

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What is a physical change?

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A physical change is a process that alters the form or appearance of a substance but does not change its chemical composition.

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Give an example of a chemical change.

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Baking soda and vinegar react to produce carbon dioxide.

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Give an example of a physical change.

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Boiling water is a physical change because it changes from liquid to gas but remains water.

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What happens to the weight of matter during a physical change?

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The weight of matter stays the same during a physical change.

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What is rusting an example of?

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Rusting is an example of a chemical change.

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What happens to cake batter when it is baked?

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Cake batter undergoes a chemical change to become a cake.

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Is melting ice a chemical or physical change?

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Melting ice is a physical change.

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What is the main difference between chemical and physical changes?

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The main difference is that chemical changes create new substances, while physical changes do not.

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What is an indicator of a chemical change?

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An indicator of a chemical change can be a color change, gas production, or temperature change.