Physical v. Chemical Properties and Changes

The ability of a substance to be rolled or pressed into thin sheets

• ductility

• malleability

• viscosity

The ability of a substance to dissolve in another substance

• solubility

• viscosity

• reactivity

A property of matter that can be observed with the senses without changing the matter’s identity (often a change in form or appearance)

• nonreactivity

• chemical property

• physical property

A property of matter that involves a reaction (& the creation of a new substance)

• chemical property

• physical property

• oxidation

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The ability of a substance to burn

• oxidation

• flexibility

• flammability

A liquid’s resistance to flow easily (adhesiveness)

• viscosity

• oxidation

• solubility

Identify which of the following is a Physical Change:

• Freezing kool-aid into a popscicle

• Burning a matchstick

• Baking cake batter into a cake

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

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Identify which of the following is a Chemical Change:

• Dissolving sugar in hot tea

• Trimming the hedges

• Milk turning sour

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Which of the following is a Physical Change?

• Photosynthesis

• Chewing bubble gum

• Fireworks exploding

Which of the following could cause a Physical Change in a raw egg?

• Fry it in a pan

• Drop it on the floor

• Boil it in water

• Soak it in vinegar until the shell dissolves

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

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