Physical or Chemical Changes

Fungus decomposing organic matter

• Physical Change

• Chemical Change

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-2

NGSS.MS-PS1-5

Plants using nitrogen to make protein

• Physical Change

• Chemical Change

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-5

NGSS.MS-LS1-6

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

Water evaporating from salt water

• Physical Change

• Chemical Change

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

Acid in the stomach breaks down proteins

• Physical Change

• Chemical Change

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-2

Chewing in the mouth breaks food into small pieces

• Physical Change

• Chemical Change

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-2

Enzymes in saliva start the digestion of starches before food is swallowed

• Physical Change

• Chemical Change

Bacteria in the intestines convert dietary fiber into fats

• Physical Change

• Chemical Change

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-7

NGSS.MS-PS1-2

Food particles breaking down into smaller pieces as a result of chewing

• Physical Change

• Chemical Change

Teeth grinding a peanut into smaller pieces in the mouth

• Physical Change

• Chemical Change

Water is placed on a hot plate and its temperature increases

• Physical Change

• Chemical Change

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-5