Physical vs Chemical Changes

Which of the following is an example of physical change?

• Mixing baking soda and vinegar together, and this causes bubbles and foam.

• A glass cup falls from the counter and shatters on the ground.

• Lighting a piece of paper on fire and the paper burns up and leaves ashes.

• Baking a birthday cake for your mother.

Which of the following is an example of chemical change?

• Filling up a balloon with hot air.

• Taking a glass of water and freezing it by placing it in the freezer.

• A plant collecting sunlight and turning it into food.

• Your dog ripping up your homework.

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Which is an example of a physical change?

• Metal rusting

• Silver tarnishing

• Water boiling

• Paper burning

Which is an example of chemical change?

• Water freezes

• Wood is cut

• Bread is baked

• Wire is bent

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Which is not a clue that could indicate a chemical change?

• Change in color

• Change in shape

• Change in temperature

• Change in odor

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The statue of liberty turning green is an example of a _____________.

• physical change

• painting

• chemical change

• a statute become old

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Which is a correct example of a physical change?

• Fertilizing your lawn with fertilizer.

• Mowing the grass.

• Bleaching the pool for clear and clean water.

• Stomach acid breaking down food.

Is melting butter for popcorn a chemical or physical change?

• chemical
• physical

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

• crumpled paper
• pencil sharpening
• shrunken clothing
• rust

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

• Chemical change
• Physical change