Physical vs. Chemical Changes

Physical vs. Chemical Changes

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4th - 8th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a physical change?

Back

A physical change is a change that affects one or more physical properties of a substance without changing its chemical composition. Examples include melting, freezing, and dissolving.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a chemical change?

Back

A chemical change is a change that results in the formation of one or more new substances with different properties. Examples include burning, rusting, and baking.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What happens to the substances in a physical change?

Back

In a physical change, the substances retain their original properties and can often be separated back into their original forms.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What happens to the substances in a chemical change?

Back

In a chemical change, the original substances are transformed into new substances with different properties, and they cannot be easily separated back into their original forms.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Give an example of a physical change.

Back

An example of a physical change is melting ice into water.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Give an example of a chemical change.

Back

An example of a chemical change is burning wood, which produces ash and smoke.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a mixture?

Back

A mixture is a combination of two or more substances where each substance retains its own properties and can be separated by physical means.

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