Physical Changes and Chemical Changes

Sweeden made a paper airplane in class. How can Sweeden defend that making a paper airplane is an example of a physical change?

• The paper changed into something new

• The paper changed shape, but is still the same substance

• The paper can not be undone

• The paper is different

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

• tearing paper

• breaking a glass

• cutting bread

• burning wood

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Gavin blew up a balloon using a bottle of vinegar and baking soda, which sign shows Gavin that his experiment was an example of a chemical change?

• it produced a gas (bubbles)

• it produced heat

• it produced light

• it produced a color

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Which of the following is NOT a sign of a chemical change?

• Creating light

• Creating an odor

• Breaking into smaller pieces

• Creating heat

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A _________ change is a change that creates a new substance and can not be undone.

• physical

• chemical

• state of matter

• no change

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A ________ is made up of more than one ingredient.

• physical

• chemical

• mixture

• liquid

Sarah places a cup of water in the freezer. What happens to the particles as the water begins to freeze?

• they slow down and stop moving

• they speed up

• the movement doesn't change

• they evaporate

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When the particles in liquids are moving the FASTEST, what change will you observe?

• The liquid will freeze

• The liquid will melt

• The liquid will evaporate

• The liquid will disappear

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A ________ change is a change that ONLY changes the way matter looks and feels.

• Physical

• Chemical

• No change

• Matter

How can you prove that making a paper airplane is an example of a physical change?

• It creates a new substance

• It's still the same substance, just in a different form