ChemCom Physical vs. Chemical Changes

characteristic/trait that can be seen through direct observation of a substance.

• mixture

• physical property

• physical change

• chemical property

• chemical change

an example of a physical change

• flammability

• fireworks exploding

• rust

• melting

Cutting your hair is an example of a ___________ change.

• physical

• chemical

A new substance is formed in a physical change.

• true

• false

This is an example of a _______ change.

• physical

• chemical

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

Which of the following is evidence of a physical change?

• New substance

• Shape Change

• Light produced

• Gas released.

Hydrochloric acid reacts with potassium hydroxide to produce a salt, water,and heat.

• Chemical Change

• Physical Change

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

NGSS.MS-PS1-5

Which of the following examples represents a physical change?

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A teacher is demonstrating physical and chemical changes to her class. Which action should they use to demonstrate a chemical change?

• Cutting a piece of paper with scissors.

• Folding a piece of paper into an airplane.

• Ripping a piece of paper with their hands.

• Burning a piece of paper with a match.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

NGSS.MS-PS1-5

Which example best illustrates a physical change?

• iron rusting

• charcoal burning

• an ice cube melting

• a marshmallow burning

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4