Chemical vs. Physical Changes

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What is a physical change?

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A change where the substance does not become a new substance. The molecules remain the same.

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What is a chemical change?

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A change that results in the formation of new substances with different properties.

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Give an example of a physical change.

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Blending fruits together.

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Give an example of a chemical change.

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The spoiling of milk.

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What happens to molecules during a physical change?

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They remain the same.

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What happens to molecules during a chemical change?

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They rearrange to form new substances.

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Is melting a physical or chemical change?

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Physical change.

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Is burning wood a physical or chemical change?

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Chemical change.

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What is an example of a physical change involving water?

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Ice melting into water.

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What is an example of a chemical change involving food?

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Baking a cake.