Chapter 15: Classification of Matter

The following are examples of physical properties EXCEPT

• density

• shape

• color

• ability to react with oxygen

A characteristic of matter that allows it to change to something new is

• physical property

• physical change

• chemical property

• chemical change

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The following are examples of chemical properties except

• the ability to burn

• the ability to be crushed

• the ability to react with oxygen

• toxicity

All of the following are examples of physical changes except

• melting

• evaporating

• burning

• solidifying

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

• evaporation in a swamp cooler

• electricity produced by a dry cell

• digestion of a hamburger

• rusting of a car body

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

• bending a pop can

• evaporation of milk

• melting wax

• burning paper

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Three examples of physical change are

• boiling of water, bursting of a balloon, and crumpling a piece of paper

• burning of gasoline, rotting of an egg, and exploding fireworks

• freezing of water, evaporation of gasoline, and rusting a nail

• sawing of wood, crushing a can, and toasting a marshmallow

The shape of an apple is a

• chemical change

• chemical property

• physical change

• physical property

Fog is an example of a

• colloid

• compound

• solution

• substance

When a log burns in a fire,

• a physical change has occurred

• mass is gained

• mass is lost

• new substances are formed

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