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Physical and chemical changes in matter

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 20mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

We can change matter from a liquid to a solid by heating it.

a)

True

b)

False

2.

When a solid becomes a liquid, we call this melting.

a)

True

b)

False

3.

When we increase the thermal energy of matter, it expands.

a)

True

b)

False

4.

When we crush a drinks can, this is an example of reversible physical change.

a)

True

b)

False

5.

What type of change is combustion?

a)

A physical change.

b)

A chemical change.

6.

What does fire need in order to burn?

a)

Carbon dioxide.

b)

Oxygen.

7.

What do we call oxidised iron?

a)

Rust.

b)

Mould.

8.

What colour is oxidised fruit?

a)

Green.

b)

Brown.

9.

What reaction converts the carbohydrates in milk into lactic acid?

a)

Fermentation.

b)

Oxidation.

10.

Oxidation, fermentation or combustion?

When we cut an apple into pieces, it begins to turn brown.

a)

Oxidation

b)

Fermentation

c)

Combustion

11.

Oxidation, fermentation or combustion?

When we light a candle, it produces light and heat.

a)

Oxidation

b)

Fermentation

c)

Combustion

12.

Oxidation, fermentation or combustion?

Old cars often go rusty and have orange or red areas.

a)

Oxidation

b)

Fermentation

c)

Combustion

13.

Oxidation, fermentation or combustion?

We use yeast to make bread, cakes, wine and beer.

a)

Oxidation

b)

Fermentation

c)

Combustion

14.

Oxidation, fermentation or combustion?

Bacteria convert the carbohydrates in milk into lactic acid.

a)

Oxidation

b)

Fermentation

c)

Combustion

15.

Oxidation, fermentation or combustion?

In many power stations, coal is burned to produce electricity.

a)

Oxidation

b)

Fermentation

c)

Combustion

16.

Yeast can be used in fermentation.

a)

True

b)

False

17.

Combustion can cause many problems, such as global warming or...

a)

Oxidation

b)

Acid rain

18.

Combustion produces thermal, light, sound energy and also...

a)

Other substances

b)

Suphur and ice

19.

The reactions that produce thermal energy are called...

a)

Exothermic

b)

Endothermic

20.

A physical change is reversible.

a)

True

b)

False