Physical vs. Chemical Properties

What kind of properties can only be observed when a substance changes into a different substance?

• physical properties
• chemical properties

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

Properties that can be observed without changing the identity of the substance.

• Physical
• Chemical

Example for physical property

• melting point
• flammability
• reactivity 
• combustion

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

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Example for chemical property

• malleability
• texture
• combustion
• sour taste

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

Example of a physical property

• reactivity
•  color
• combustion
• ability to burn

Is melting butter for popcorn a chemical or physical change?

• chemical
• physical

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

Which of the following is NOT an example of a physical change?

• crumpled paper
• pencil sharpening
• shrunken clothing
• rust

Fizzing, foaming, and burning are all examples of

• Chemical change
• Physical change

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

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When you break a cracker into pieces it is a...

• Chemical change
• Physical change

Which of these is a result of a chemical change?

• A mixture
• A solution
• A new substance
• Melting or freezing

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

NGSS.MS-PS1-5