Physical and Chemical Changes Quiz

Which of the following is an example of a physical change in matter?

• Boiling water into steam

• Burning wood into ash

• Mixing salt and water

• Melting ice into water

What is the process called when a substance changes from a solid to a liquid?

• melting

• condensation

• evaporation

• freezing

Which of the following is an example of a chemical change in matter?

• Cutting a piece of paper

• Mixing of salt and water

• Burning of wood

• Melting of ice

What is the process called when a substance changes from a liquid to a gas?

• sublimation

• condensation

• evaporation

• melting

Which of the following is a physical property of matter?

• Weight

• Taste

• Smell

• Color

What is the state of matter with a definite shape and volume?

• solid

• plasma

• gas

• liquid

Which of the following is an example of a chemical change in matter?

• Cutting a piece of paper

• Burning of wood

• Mixing of salt and water

• Melting of ice

What is the state of matter with a definite volume but no definite shape?

• gas

• solid

• plasma

• liquid

Which of the following is an example of an endothermic energy change in matter?

• Boiling water

• Burning wood

• Melting ice

• Condensing steam

What is the state of matter with no definite shape or volume?

• liquid

• solid

• gas

• plasma