Physical and Chemical Changes

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What is a physical change?

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A physical change is when matter changes size, shape, or state without forming a new substance.

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Can you give an example of a physical change that happens inside your body?

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Chewing your food is an example of a physical change that happens inside your body.

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What happens when glass breaks?

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When glass breaks, it undergoes a physical change.

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What is a chemical change?

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A chemical change is when matter changes to form a new substance.

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Can you give an example of a chemical change?

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Burning wood to produce ashes is an example of a chemical change.

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What happens to paper when it is torn?

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Tearing up paper is a physical change.

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What is an example of a physical change in nature?

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Melting ice is an example of a physical change in nature.

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What is an example of a chemical change in cooking?

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Baking a cake is an example of a chemical change in cooking.

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Is rusting of iron a physical or chemical change?

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Rusting of iron is a chemical change.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

NGSS.MS-PS1-5

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What happens to water when it freezes?

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When water freezes, it undergoes a physical change from liquid to solid.

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