Property Changes in Chemical Reactions

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What happens to atoms during a chemical reaction?

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Atoms rearrange into new combinations, forming new substances.

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In a chemical change, do substances retain their original chemical and physical properties?

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No, they change into different substances with different properties.

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Can atoms be destroyed during a chemical reaction?

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No, atoms cannot be destroyed; they are rearranged.

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What is a chemical change?

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A process where matter changes into other substances with different chemical and physical properties.

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What occurs when chemical bonds between atoms break?

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Atoms rearrange.

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What is the difference between a chemical change and a physical change?

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A chemical change results in new substances, while a physical change does not.

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What is a reactant in a chemical reaction?

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A substance that undergoes change during a chemical reaction.

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What is a product in a chemical reaction?

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A substance that is formed as a result of a chemical reaction.

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What is the law of conservation of mass?

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In a chemical reaction, mass is neither created nor destroyed; it is conserved.

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What is an example of a chemical change?

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Burning wood, which produces ash and smoke.