Matter Behavior

Open Ended

Why is it important to understand how matter transforms and interacts in our world?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes a physical change?

• A process where the chemical composition changes

• A process that is always irreversible

• A change in appearance while the composition remains the same

• A change that creates a new substance

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of a physical change?

• Melting ice

• Burning wood

• Rusting iron

• Baking a cake

Open Ended

Describe the main difference between a physical change and a chemical change.

Multiple Select

Which of the following are indicators that a chemical change has occurred?

• Color change

• Gas formation

• Precipitate formation

• Melting

Multiple Choice

Match the following activities with the type of change they represent: Cooking an egg, Making ice cream, Burning wood, Cutting paper.

• Cooking an egg - Chemical change; Making ice cream - Physical change; Burning wood - Chemical change; Cutting paper - Physical change

• Cooking an egg - Physical change; Making ice cream - Chemical change; Burning wood - Physical change; Cutting paper - Chemical change

• Cooking an egg - Physical change; Making ice cream - Physical change; Burning wood - Chemical change; Cutting paper - Chemical change

• Cooking an egg - Chemical change; Making ice cream - Chemical change; Burning wood - Physical change; Cutting paper - Physical change

Open Ended

How does understanding physical and chemical changes benefit scientific research and industrial applications?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a physical change?

• The form alters visibly

• Chemical makeup stays intact

• Often can return to original state

• A new substance is formed

Open Ended

Summarize what you learned about physical changes in matter. How do these changes differ from chemical changes?