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physical and chemical changes grade 7

Total questions: 145

Worksheet time: 1hrs 27mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which is a way that a piece of paper can go through a chemical change?

a)

fold the paper in half

b)

soak the paper in water

c)

burn the paper with fire

d)

cut the paper with scissors

2.

Baking soda and vinegar combine to make carbon dioxide. This is a ...

a)

Chemical Change

b)

Physical Change

c)

None of these

3.

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

a)

Chemical Change

b)

Physical Change

c)

None of the above

4.

A pellet of sodium is sliced into two. Name the type of change.

a)

Chemical change

b)

Physical Change

5.

Sugar dissolves in water. What is the change seen?

a)

Chemical Change

b)

Physical Change

c)

None of the above

6.

Grass growing in a lawn is an example of a ....

a)

Physical Change

b)

Chemical Change

7.

Colour change seen when a drop of food colouring is added to water, is a _________ change.

a)

physical

b)

chemical

8.

Identify the change shown in the picture.

a)

Irreversible physical change

b)

Irreversible chemical change

c)

reversible physical change

d)

reversible chemical change

9.

When a drop of iodine solution is added to bread, it turns blue-black in colour. What change does this represent ?

a)

physical change

b)

chemical change

10.

Observe the picture and choose the correct option.

a)

Irreversible physical change

b)

Reversible physical change

11.

When a candle burns, both physical and chemical changes occur.

a)

True

b)

False

12.

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

a)

burning of wood

b)

photosynthesis

c)

melting of ice-cream

d)

ripening of fruit

13.

Is milk going sour a physical change or a chemical change?

a)

Physical

b)

Chemical

14.
Which is NOT a physical change?
a)
Cutting a pizza into equal slices.
b)
Ice cubes melting back into liquid. water
c)
Baking cupcakes.
d)
A chocolate bar melting.
15.

What happened to change the state of the butter?

a)

Heat was taken away.

b)

More heat energy was added.

c)

More chemicals were added.

d)

The particles of the butter slowed down.

16.

Cutting your hair is an example of a ___________ change.

a)

physical

b)

chemical

17.

This is an example of a _________ change.

a)

physical

b)

chemical

18.

A physical change is

a)

a change where the chemical properties of the substance do not change

b)

a change where the chemical properties of the substance change

c)

a change where the composition of the substance changes

19.

A change in the size, shape, or state of matter is a ______.

a)

chemical change

b)

physical change

20.

Which phrase most accurately describes a chemical change?

a)

A change in size.

b)

A change in appearance.

c)

A change in taste.

d)

A change at the molecular level.

21.

A cup of water is left outside for two days. When it was checked there was only half a cup of water left. What happened?

a)

evaporation; chemical change

b)

condensation; physical change

c)

evaporation; physical change

d)

condensation; chemical change

22.

What is an example of a chemical change that happens inside your body?

a)

Food being broken down by enzymes in your stomach.

b)

Food being broken down into small pieces by your teeth.

c)

Food being moved to your stomach.

d)

Water being absorbed inside your large intestine.

23.

The image shows a bowl of dry ice. What is the process seen here?

a)

Freezing

b)

Boiling

c)

Melting

d)

Sublimation

24.
We use chemical equations to show what happens in a....
a)
Chemical Change
b)
Physical Change
25.

Cutting an orange into wedges is a physical or a chemical change?

a)

Chemical Change

b)

Physical Change

26.

How do you know that rusting is a chemical change?

a)

it changes color

b)

atoms were rearranged to form a new substance

c)

we just know

d)

the rust

27.

True or False: All atoms are created or destroyed in a chemical reaction.

a)

true

b)

false

c)

maybe

28.

What property of metals does the term conductivity describe? (HINT: Think back to 6th grade.)

a)

reactivity with other elements

b)

melting & freezing point

c)

ability to transfer heat and electrcity

d)

density

29.

What does an element's location on the periodic table tell you?

a)

info about the properties of the element

b)

importance & abundance if the elements

c)

order of discovery

d)

alphabetical order

30.

The following are examples of evidence of a chemical reaction....

a)

ice melting into a liquid

b)

condensation

c)

endothermic reaction

d)

change in color, production of gas bubbles

31.

What is the main idea behind how the Galileo Thermometer works?

a)

density in water changes as temp changes, which causes the bulbs in the water to either float or sink depending on its density to the water

b)

the bulbs either sink or float when they want to

c)

there is no main way; it just does it

32.

A solid rubber ball sinks when placed in water. What will happen if the ball is cut in half and one of the smaller pieces is placed underwater?

a)

the smaller piece will sink

b)

the smaller piece will rise and float in the middle

c)

the smaller piece will float

d)

the smaller piece will dissolve

33.

Elements are called the building blocks of matter because.....

a)

they are pure substances

b)

they are often used to build things

c)

all matter is made up of one or more elements

d)

elements have mass & volume

34.

A test was done on milk and orange to see which was more acidic. The milk had a pH of 6.5 and the o.j. had a pH of 4. Which one was more acidic?

a)

milk

b)

orange juice

c)

neither

35.

Ice (solid) can change to a liquid (water). This is a demonstration of a ______________________.

a)

physical change

b)

chemical change

c)

neither

d)

density

36.

Ice cubes (made of fresh water) float higher in salt water, than ice cubes (made of fresh water) in fresh water (non-salt), why is this?

a)

fresh liquid water and ice have the same density

b)

frozen fresh water is more dense than salt water

c)

salt water is more dense than frozen fresh water

37.

Sometimes I notice rust on the metal part of the nozzle of my garden hose, how or why scientifically does this happen?

a)

water running through the nozzle causes it to rust

b)

rust or corrosion appear on metals over time

c)

nozzle was damaged and exposed to water

d)

iron in metal nozzle combined with oxygen in the air to form rust or iron oxide

38.

What do we know about the density between hot and cold water?

a)

cold water is less dense than hot water; therefore, cold water rises

b)

cold water is less dense than hot water; therefore, cold water sinks

c)

hot water is less dense than cold water; therefore, hot water rises

d)

hot water is less dense than cold water; therefore, hot water sinks

39.

When we combine baking soda and vinegar, it fizzes and eventually turn into a liquid. What is actually happening?

a)

baking soda melted into its liquid form

b)

baking soda combined with the vinegar produced a new substance

c)

evaporated into the air

40.

A pebble is dropped into a cup of water and sinks to the bottom of the cup. A metal bead (same size) is also dropped into the cup and sinks. How do the pebble and metal bead compare?

a)

both are denser than water

b)

both have the same density

c)

both have the same mass

d)

both have the same density as water

41.

If an atom has 7 neutrons and 5 protons, how many electrons will it have?

a)

2

b)

7

c)

5

d)

12

42.

If I combine baking soda and water, what type of change will I get?

a)

chemical change as baking soda dissolved

b)

physical change as baking soda dissolved

c)

neither chemical or physical

d)

water is neutral and doesn't produce a chemical change

43.

The formula for calcium chloride is CaCl2. Which is the best response that explains what the formula means?

a)

chlorine is 2 times stronger than calcium

b)

two chlorine atoms are bonded to one calcium atom

c)

calcium and chloride have 2 covalent bonds

d)

chlorine is unstable until it bonds with 2 more calcium

44.

What is pH?

a)

the scale used to measure how liquid something is

b)

the scale used to measure of the strength of an acid or base

c)

the scale used to measure how hot something is

d)

the scale used to measure how cold something is

45.

What is matter? (Choose the BEST answer)

a)

anything that has mass and volume

b)

amount of space it takes up

c)

anything that has color

d)

amount of odor it has

46.
2. A nail rusts.
 
a)
 Physical Change
b)
Chemical Change
47.
3. A glass breaks.
 Physical Change
 Chemical Change
a)
 Physical Change
b)
 Chemical Change
48.
4. A piece of paper burns. 
 
a)
Physical Change
b)
 Chemical Change
49.
8. Water boils at 100 degrees Celsius
 
a)
Physical Change
b)
Chemical Change
50.
1. Sugar dissolves in warm water
 
 
a)
Physical change
b)
Chemical Change
51.

which of these example is a physical change?

a)
b)
c)
d)
52.

is the picture chemical or physical

a)

chemical

b)

physical

53.

ice melting is chemical

a)

true

b)

false

54.

what is a physical change

a)

its when a transformation doesn't change the nature of the molecules in matter

b)

its when a transformation change the nature of the molecules in matter

c)

its when a transformation change the nature of the molecules in substance

55.

rust is chemical

a)

true

b)

false

56.

is it physical

a)

yes

b)

no

c)

any of the answer

57.

which one is not an indicator of a chemical change

a)

formation of gas

b)

formation of a solid

c)

formation of liquid

d)

change of colour

e)

change in temperature

58.

A physical change is

a)

a change where the characteristics do not change the substance

b)

a change where the characteristics do change the substance

c)

a change where the chemistry changes

59.

A chemical change is when

a)

the chemical properties change

b)

the chemical properties do not change

c)

a change where the characteristics do not change the substance

60.

Select ALL of the characteristics of a physical change

a)

changes in appearance only

b)

a new substance is not created

c)

changes in the ph level

d)

burning and fire

e)

chemical bonds are not created or broken

61.

Which below are types of physical properties:

a)

density

b)

color change

c)

temperature

d)

mallelable

e)

solubility

62.

Cutting your hair is an example of a ___________ change.

a)

physical

b)

chemical

63.

Which of the following are examples of chemical properties (more than one)

a)

combusts

b)

reacts with water and oxygen

c)

ductile

d)

is weighed in grams

e)

has a sour taste

64.

A new substance is formed in a physical change.

a)

true

b)

false

65.

A chemical change does not have to do with phase changes.

a)

true

b)

false

66.

This is an example of a _________ change.

a)

physical

b)

chemical

67.

This is an example of a ________ change.

a)

physical

b)

chemical

68.

This is an example of a _______ change.

a)

physical

b)

chemical

69.

An element is

a)

anything that takes up space

b)

a substance made up of atoms of only one kind

c)

two or more different elements in exact proportion

70.

A compound is

a)

anything that takes up space

b)

a substance made up of atoms of only one kind

c)

two or more different elements in exact proportion

71.

The atom is the building block of matter.

a)

true

b)

false

72.

A heterogeneous mixture is

a)

a mixture in which individual substances are not evenly mixed

b)

a mixture in which multiple substances are mixed

c)

a mixture in which the individual substances are evenly mixed

73.

A homogeneous mixture is

a)

a mixture in which individual substances are not evenly mixed

b)

a mixture in which multiple substances are mixed

c)

a mixture in which the individual substances are evenly mixed

74.

The part labeled "a" is the

a)

element symbol

b)

atomic number

c)

element name

d)

atomic weight

75.

The part labeled "b" is the

a)

element symbol

b)

atomic number

c)

element name

d)

atomic weight

76.

The part labeled "c" is the

a)

element symbol

b)

atomic number

c)

element name

d)

atomic weight

77.

The part labeled "d" is the

a)

element symbol

b)

atomic number

c)

element name

d)

atomic weight

78.

Burning wood is a

a)

chemical change

b)

physical change

79.

Broken glass is a

a)

chemical change

b)

physical change

80.

Melting butter for popcorn is a

a)

chemical change

b)

physical change

81.

An ice pack getting cold after you put it in the freezer for an hour is a

a)

chemical Change

b)

physical Change

82.

A change in the size, shape, or state of matter.

a)

chemical change

b)

physical change

83.

Which of the following is NOT an example of a physical change?

a)

crumpling paper

b)

sharpening a pencil

c)

clothes shrinking

d)

sour milk

84.

A change in which NEW substances are formed.

a)

Chemical change

b)

Physical change

85.

Which of the following is NOT an example of chemical change?

a)

sour milk

b)

burning wood

c)

breaking a pencil

d)

rust

86.

Salt dissolved in water is a

a)

physical change

b)

chemical change

87.

Chewing food is a

a)

physical change

b)

chemical change

88.

Describes how matter reacts with other matter. Examples: flammability and toxicity.

a)

physical properties

b)

chemical properties

89.

if there is a change in color, production of light, production of heat, production of gas, production of smell or formation of a new substance.

a)

physical change

b)

chemical change

90.

What does it mean when there is a physical change?

a)

Matter has change from one substance into another.

b)

Matter has change on the molecular level

c)

A new substance has been formed.

d)

Matter has changed size, shape or form.

91.

Which phrase most accurately describes a chemical change?

a)

A change on the molecular level.

b)

A change in appearance.

c)

A change in taste.

d)

A change in size.

92.

Rotting fruit produces a bad smell. This happens because the fruit is experiencing a

a)

physical change

b)

chemical change

93.

Rust on a bike is an example of chemical change.

a)

True

b)

False

94.

A cup of water is left outside for two days. When it was checked there was only half a cup left. What happened?

a)

evaporation; chemical change

b)

condensation; physical change

c)

evaporation; physical change

d)

condensation; chemical change

95.

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

a)

cutting a piece of paper

b)

folding a piece of paper

c)

tearing a piece of paper

d)

burning a piece of paper

96.

What is an example of a physical change that happens inside your body?

a)

Food being broken down by acids in your stomach.

b)

Food being broken down into small pieces by your teeth.

c)

Food being moved to your stomach.

d)

Water being absorbed inside your large intestine.

97.

What is an example of a chemical change that happens inside your body?

a)

Food being broken down by acids in your stomach.

b)

Food being broken down into small pieces by your teeth.

c)

Food being moved to your stomach.

d)

Water being absorbed inside your large intestine.

98.
Odor
a)
Physical property
b)
Chemical property
99.
Luster
a)
Physical property
b)
Chemical property
100.
Red color
a)
Physical property
b)
Chemical property
101.
Density
a)
Physical property
b)
Chemical property
102.
Can neutralize a base
a)
Physical property
b)
Chemical property
103.
Hardness
a)
Physical property
b)
Chemical property
104.
Flammability
a)
Physical property
b)
Chemical property
105.
Bitter taste
a)
Physical property
b)
Chemical property
106.
Supports combustion
a)
Physical property
b)
Chemical property
107.
Melting point
a)
Physical property
b)
Chemical property
108.
Reacts with water to form a gas
a)
Physical property
b)
Chemical property
109.
Reacts with a base to form water
a)
Physical property
b)
Chemical property
110.
Reacts with acid to form hydrogen
a)
Physical property
b)
Chemical property
111.
Solubility
a)
Physical property
b)
Chemical property
112.
Boiling point
a)
Physical property
b)
Chemical property
113.
Photosynthesis is an example of a
a)
physical change
b)
chemical change
114.
Dissolving sugar in water is an example of a 
a)
physical change
b)
chemical change
115.
Digesting your food is an example of 
a)
chemical change
b)
physical change
116.
Which is an example of a chemical reaction?
a)
paper cut into small pieces
b)
chocolate melting in a pan
c)
flour and sugar mixed in a bowl
d)
cookies baking in an oven
117.
Which of the following is NOT an example of a physical change?
a)
crumpled paper
b)
pencil sharpening
c)
shrunken clothing
d)
rust
118.
Freezing Juice?
a)
Physical Change
b)
Chemical Change
119.
A change where one or more new substances are created.
a)
Physical Change 
b)
Chemical Change 
120.
Fizzing, foaming, and burning are all examples of
a)
Chemical change
b)
Physical change
121.
Which of the following is a sign that a chemical reaction has occurred?
a)
change in shape
b)
melting
c)
formation of a gas
d)
dissolving
122.

Is melting butter for popcorn a chemical or physical change?

a)

chemical

b)

physical

123.

Change in color is a physical change.

a)

True

b)

False

124.

Rust on an iron bar is an example of chemical change.

a)

True

b)

False

125.

When you break a cracker into pieces it is a...

a)

Chemical change

b)

Physical change

126.

The melting of wax is an example of a

a)

chemical change

b)

physical change

127.

Cutting a log in to small pieces is a chemical change.

a)

true

b)

false

128.
Water freezing into ice is an example of a...
a)
Physical Change
b)
Chemical Change
129.
Which of the following is an example of sublimation?
a)
Dry Ice
b)
Water boiling into steam
c)
Ice cream melting
d)
Water freezing into ice
130.
Any change in the state of matter of a substance is a...
a)
Physical Change
b)
Chemical Change
131.
A change in matter that forms one or more new substances with new chemical properties is a/an...
a)
Physical Change
b)
Chemical Change
132.
Which of the following indicates a chemical change?
a)
Change in state of matter
b)
Temperature change
c)
Change in size 
d)
Change in shape
133.
A solid substance that forms when 2 liquid solutions are combined?
a)
Sublimation
b)
Precipitate
c)
Condensation
d)
Freezing
134.
Which of the following DOES NOT indicate a chemical change/reaction is occurring?
a)
Color Change
b)
Formation of a Precipitate
c)
Formation of gas/bubbles
d)
State of matter change
135.
We use chemical equations to show what happens in a....
a)
Chemical Change
b)
Physical Change
136.
Which of the following indicates a PHYSICAL change?
a)
Change in temperature
b)
Change in shape
c)
Formation of a precipitate
d)
Change in color
137.
Chemical or Physical?  Glass breaking into tiny shards
a)
Chemical Change
b)
Physical Change
138.
Which Law states that Matter cannot be created or destroyed during a Chemical Change/Reaction?
a)
Conservation of Energy
b)
Conservation of Matter (Mass)
c)
Conservation of Momentum
d)
Conservation of Thermodynamics
139.
Physical or Chemical Change?  Iron rusts
a)
Physical Change
b)
Chemical Change
140.
Physical or Chemical Change? 
a)
Physical Change
b)
Chemical Change
141.
Physical or Chemical Change?
a)
Physical Change
b)
Chemical Change
142.
Physical or Chemical Change?  Cutting an orange into wedges.
a)
Physical Change
b)
Chemical Change
143.
Physical or Chemical Change?  Baking a cake.
a)
Chemical Change
b)
Physical Change
144.
Physical or Chemical Change?  Logs burning in a campfire.
a)
Physical Change
b)
Chemical Change
145.
Physical or Chemical Change?  Sodium metal burning in water.
a)
Physical Change
b)
Chemical Change