Matter-Properties and Changes

Select all that apply

Which terms refer to physical changes?

• burning

• rusting

• freezing

• breaking

• boiling

A change that alters a substance without changing its composition is a(n)

• physical change

• chemical change

Which is a transition of matter from one state to another?

• nuclear change

• chemical change

• phase change

• extrinsic change

A process that involves one or more substances changing into new substances is called a(n)

• physical change

• phase change

• chemical change

• physical reaction

Cutting paper, crumpling foil, and boiling water are all examples of

• shape shifting

• chemical changes

• physical changes

• chemical reactions

Rusting and the spoilage of food are two examples of

• shape shifting

• chemical changes

• physical changes

• decomposition

The terms decompose, explode, rust, oxidize, corrode, tarnish,

ferment, burn, and rot generally refer to

• physical changes

• chemical changes

• phase changes

• combination reactions

A change in properties must always accompany a(n)

• combustion reaction

• physical change

• state change

• chemical change

Select all that apply

Which terms refer to a phase change in matter?

• freeze

• boil

• condense

• oxidize

• vaporize

According to the law of conservation of mass, the mass of the reactants in a chemical reaction ______________ the mass of the products.

• is greater than

• is less than

• equals

• cancels