Physical and Chemical Changes in Matter

You split logs into pieces with an axe before burning them.

• Physical change

• Chemical change

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

Opening and shaking a hand warmer packet makes it heat up.

• Physical change

• Chemical change

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

You notice bubbles and steam as water heats up and boils.

• Physical change

• Chemical change

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

An unusual odor is formed after combining two substances.

• Physical change

• Chemical change

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

Sugar dissolves into water and disappears.

• Physical change

• Chemical change

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

Fizzy gas bubbles are produced as a powder is added to a clear liquid.

• Physical change

• Chemical change

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

You crush aluminum cans before recycling them.

• Physical change

• Chemical change

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

The edges of a treasure map have been burned.

• Physical change

• Chemical change

Many jellyfish have the ability to use bioluminescence to glow.

• Physical change

• Chemical change

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

You notice that a black solid powder forms when two substances are combined.

• Physical change

• Chemical change

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2