Changes in Matter

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What is a physical change?

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A physical change is a change that affects one or more physical properties of a substance without altering its chemical composition.

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What is a chemical change?

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A chemical change is a change that results in the formation of new chemical substances, involving a rearrangement of atoms.

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Give an example of a physical change.

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Sharpening a pencil is an example of a physical change.

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Give an example of a chemical change.

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Burning wood is an example of a chemical change.

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What happens to the chemical composition of a substance during a physical change?

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The chemical composition of a substance remains the same during a physical change.

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What happens to the chemical composition of a substance during a chemical change?

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The chemical composition of a substance changes during a chemical change, resulting in new substances.

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Is dissolving Gatorade powder in water a physical or chemical change?

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Dissolving Gatorade powder in water is a physical change.

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What is an indicator of a chemical change?

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Indicators of a chemical change include color change, gas production, temperature change, and the formation of a precipitate.

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Is milk going sour a physical or chemical change?

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Milk going sour is a chemical change.

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What is an example of a chemical change that produces gas?

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Exploding fireworks is an example of a chemical change that produces gas.

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