Physical and Chemical Changes Quiz

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

• Boiling water

• Mixing salt and water

• Burning wood

• Melting ice

What happens to the particles in a substance during a physical change?

• The particles in a substance change their chemical composition.

• The particles in a substance do not change their chemical composition.

• The particles in a substance become smaller.

• The particles in a substance disappear completely.

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

• Cutting paper

• Melting ice

• Mixing salt and water

• Burning wood

What happens to the particles in a substance during a chemical change?

• The particles remain unchanged.

• The particles break apart and disperse.

• The particles undergo rearrangement and bonding to form new substances.

• The particles disappear completely.

Which of the following is a physical change of matter?

• Melting ice

• Mixing salt and water

• Burning wood

• Boiling water

What is the process called when a solid changes directly into a gas?

• sublimation

• condensation

• melting

• evaporation

Which of the following is a chemical change of matter?

• Cutting of paper

• Melting of ice

• Burning of wood

• Mixing of salt and water

What is the process called when a gas changes directly into a solid?

• sublimation

• evaporation

• condensation

• deposition

Which of the following is a physical property of matter?

• Taste

• Smell

• Weight

• Color

Which state of matter has a definite shape and volume?

• solid

• plasma

• gas

• liquid