Properties and Changes in Matter

These properties can be observed without changing matter.

• chemical

• physical

• obvious

• apparent

These properties describe the ability of matter to change into a new substance.

• chemical

• physical

• obvious

• apparent

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-2

Which of the following is an example of a 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.

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-2

NGSS.MS-PS1-5

Which change can easily be reversed?

• Chemical Change

• Physical Change

• Both a physical and chemical change

• Neither a physical or chemical change

When a new substance is formed, and now shows different properties other than the original substance; it is called a--

• Chemical change

• Physical change

• Matter Makeover

• Synthesis Process

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-2

NGSS.MS-PS1-5

If the chemical properties of a substance remain unchanged and the appearance or shape of an substance changes it is called a--

• Chemical change

• Physical change

• Both a physical and chemical change

• Neither a physical or chemical change

Which is an example of a physical change?

• metal rusting

• silver tarnishing

• water boiling

• paper burning

What characteristic best describes what happens during a physical change?

• Composition changes

• Composition stays the same

• Form stays the same

• Mass is lost

Which is an example of chemical change?

• water freezes

• wood is cut

• bread is baked

• wire is bent

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-2

NGSS.MS-PS1-5