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Physical and chemical changes

Total questions: 55

Worksheet time: 52mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which of the following is a example of physical change ?

a)

burning of wood

b)

photosynthesis

c)

melting of ice-cream

d)

ripening of fruit

2.

What does the picture represent ?

a)

physical change

b)

chemical change

3.

Observe the picture and choose the correct option.

a)

Irreversible physical change

b)

Reversible physical change

4.

Choose the picture that shows chemical change.

a)
b)
c)
d)
5.

In physical change , the substance formed has different properties than the original substance.

a)

True

b)

False

6.

A chemical change may involve

a)

Evolution of gas

b)

Change in temperature

c)

Change in colour

d)

All of the above

7.

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

a)

True

b)

False

8.

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

a)

a bike rusting

b)

toast burning

c)

butter melting

d)

food spoiling

9.

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

a)

a penny tarnishing

b)

a mirror being scratched

c)

hair being cut

d)

water being boiled

10.

Which of the following examples provides evidence of a PHYSICAL change?

a)

Wood is burned and releases ash and smoke

b)

Iron rusts over time

c)

When mixed, baking soda and vinegar form gas bubbles

d)

Boiling water bubbles when heated

11.

A white tablet is dropped into water. The water becomes cloudy and bubbles are produced. What type of change has occurred?

a)

Physical change

b)

Chemical change

c)

No change

12.

Which observations prove a chemical change occurred

a)

Dissolving and expected color change

b)

Mixing and dissolving

c)

State of matter change and boiling water bubbles

d)

Unexpected color change and temperature change

13.

What is physical change?

a)

How two chemicals react with one another when combined

b)

A property that we can measure or observe with our 5 senses or other tools

c)

When two chemicals react with one another to form a new substance

d)

When a change occurs but it does not result in the formation of a new substance

14.
Is glass breaking a chemical or phyiscal change?
a)
chemical
b)
physical
15.

Which of these is a clue that a chemical change is happening?

a)

Fizzing or bubbling

b)

Color changes

c)

Creation/loss of heat

d)

All of these are clues that a chemical change is happening.

16.

Which of the following is a sign that a chemical reaction (or change) has occurred?

a)

change in shape

b)

melting

c)

formation of a gas

d)

dissolving

17.

Frying an egg to make an omelette is a _______________ change

a)

Reversible change

b)

Irreversible change

18.

Students mixed two liquids in a beaker and listed their observations. Based on these observations, which statement contains the best evidence that a chemical reaction occurred?

a)

There is a change in shape.

b)

There is a change in volume.

c)

The two liquids mix into a solution.

d)

The two liquids form a new substance.

19.

Which statement best describes evidence that a chemical reaction occurs as a cake bakes?

a)

The water in the cake batter evaporates.

b)

The cake rises as gas bubbles form in the baking cake.

c)

The cake takes the shape of the container in which it is baked.

d)

The water in the cake batter is used to keep the cake moist as it bakes.

20.

When Magnesium ribbon is burnt in oxygen, the product obtained is ___.

a)

Magnesium chloride

b)

Magnesium sulphate

c)

Magnesium carbide

d)

Magnesium oxide

21.

When Magnesium ribbon is ignited using a candle flame, it burns with a __________.

a)

sparkling red light

b)

dull yellow light

c)

bright green light

d)

brilliant white light

22.

Which of the following is/are true when milk changes to curd?

(i) Its state is changed from liquid to semi solid

(ii) It changes color

(iii) It changes taste

(iv) The change cannot be reversed.

Choose the correct option from the ones given below:

a)

(i) and (ii) are correct

b)

(ii) and (iii) are correct

c)

(i), (iii) and (iv) are correct

d)

All are correct

23.

The gas that we use in the kitchen is liquefied petroleum gas (LPG). In a cylinder, it exists as a liquid. When it is released from the cylinder it becomes a gas (Change A), and then it burns (Change B). Which of the following is true?

a)

Process A is a Physical Change

b)

Process B is a Chemical change

c)

Both processes A and B are chemical changes

d)

Both (a) and (b) are True

24.

“Adding salt to water changes the taste of water.” Which of the following statements is true regarding this change?

a)

It is a chemical change because a new substance is formed.

b)

It is a physical change because the original substance can be recovered

c)

It is a chemical change because the salt cannot be recovered.

d)

It is a physical change because there is a slight change in colour.

25.

On the basis of the following diagrams/pictures, answer the question given thereafter. Which of the following changes represent a chemical change?

a)

Only (i)

b)

Only (ii)

c)

(i) and (ii)

d)

Neither

26.

Which type of chemical reaction has two or more reactants to make one product?

a)

combustion

b)

single displacement

c)

double displacement

d)

synthesis

e)

decomposition

27.

Identify the following chemical reaction.

2 NaBr + 1 Ca(OH)2 ----> 1 CaBr2 + 2 NaOH

a)

Synthesis (or combination)

b)

Decomposition

c)

Single displacement

d)

Double displacement

28.

Identify the following chemical reaction.

3 HBr + 1 Al(OH)3 ----> 3 H­2O + 1 AlBr3

a)

Synthesis (or combination)

b)

Decomposition

c)

Single displacement

d)

Double displacement

29.

Identify the following chemical reaction.

Pb + FeSO4 ----> PbSO4 + Fe

a)

Synthesis (or combination)

b)

Decomposition

c)

Single displacement

d)

Double displacement

30.

What reaction has the following general formula:

AB --> A + B

a)

Synthesis

b)

Decomposition

c)

Single Replacement

d)

Double Replacement

e)

Combustion

31.

What reaction has the following general formula:

A + CD --> C + AD

a)

Synthesis

b)

Decomposition

c)

Single Replacement

d)

Double Replacement

e)

Combustion

32.

What reaction has the following general formula:

AB + CD --> CB + AD

a)

Synthesis

b)

Decomposition

c)

Single Replacement

d)

Double Replacement

e)

Combustion

33.

What reaction has the following general formula:

A + B --> AB

a)

Synthesis

b)

Decomposition

c)

Single Replacement

d)

Double Replacement

e)

Combustion

34.

Which chemical reaction always starts with a hydrocarbon that reacts with oxygen and produces carbon dioxide and water?

a)

Decomposition

b)

Synthesis

c)

Combustion

d)

Single Replacement

35.

Which phrase describes what happens to atoms in a chemical reaction?

a)

never lost or gained, just rearranged

b)

sometimes lost, never rearranged

c)

sometimes lost, gained, or rearranged

d)

lost or gained, never rearranged

36.
In a chemical reaction, everything to the right of the arrow is called ______________.
a)
Products
b)
Yields
c)
Molecules
d)
Reactants
37.
Coal contains carbon and other elements. Carbon dioxide forms when coal burns in the presence of oxygen. Which of these is the best evidence that a chemical reaction occurs when coal burns?
a)
The shape of the coal changes
b)
Oxygen is present
c)
A new substance is produced
d)
Coal is made up of more than one element
38.
At the end of chemical reactions, what is the total mass of the reactants compared to the total mass of the products?
a)
the product is doubled
b)
the product is half the mass of the reactants
c)
the mass is the same
d)
the mass changes depending on the reaction
39.

Which of the following is a compound?

a)

zinc (Zn)

b)

magnesium (Mg)

c)

sodium chloride (NaCl)

d)

potassium (K)

40.

Which of the following is an element?

a)

potassium chloride (KCl)

b)

water (H2O)

c)

carbon (C)

d)

calcium carbonate (CaCO3)

41.
Which generalized equation represents a decomposition reaction?
a)
A + BC → AC+ B
b)
A + B → AB
c)
AB → A + B
42.
In a cold pack, which type of reaction draws heat from the surroundings?
a)
exothermic
b)
endothermic
c)
exergonic
43.
Photosynthesis is a chemical reaction that involves the production of glucose (sugar) from carbon dioxide and water in the presence of sunlight. Photosynthesis is what kind of reaction?
a)
Exothermic
b)
Endothermic
c)
Decomposition
44.

What reaction has the following general formula:
CxHy + O2 >CO2 + H2OC_xH_y\ +\ O_2\ ->CO_{2\ }+\ H_2O  

a)

Combination

b)

Decomposition

c)

Single Replacement

d)

Double Replacement

e)

Combustion

45.

What type of reaction involves ions from 2 compounds exchanging places to form 2 completely new compounds?

a)

Single Displacement Reaction

b)

Double Displacement Reaction

c)

Synthesis Reaction

d)

Decomposition Reaction

46.

When a scientist mixed two chemicals, an exothermic reaction takes place. Which of the following would be proof that the reaction was exothermic?

a)

a change of color

b)

a change of state

c)

a temperature decrease

d)

a temperature increase

47.
What does (aq) mean in a chemical reaction?
a)
Ag
b)
silver
c)
aqualirious
d)
aqueous
48.

Which phrase describes what happens to atoms in a chemical reaction?

a)

never lost or gained, just rearranged

b)

sometimes lost, never rearranged

c)

sometimes lost, gained, or rearranged

d)

lost or gained, never rearranged

49.
At the end of chemical reactions, what is the total mass of the reactants compared to the total mass of the products?
a)
the product is doubled
b)
the product is half the mass of the reactants
c)
the mass is the same
d)
the mass changes depending on the reaction
50.

Which of the following is a compound?

a)

zinc (Zn)

b)

magnesium (Mg)

c)

sodium chloride (NaCl)

d)

potassium (K)

51.
When balancing equations a ____ can be placed to the left of a formula of a substance to make the equations balanced
a)
charge
b)
subscript
c)
random number
d)
coefficient
52.
Balance this equation:
 __Li + __Cl2 -> __LiCl
a)
2Li + Cl2 -> 4LiCl2
b)
2Li + Cl2 -> LiCl2
c)
2Li +  Cl2 -> 2LiCl
53.

Which of the following chemical equations is balanced?

a)

Ca + 2O2 --> 2CaO2

b)

3Ca + O2 --> 3CaO2

c)

3Ca + 2O2 --> 5CaO2

d)

Ca + O2 --> CaO2

54.
Ions in two compounds switch. 
a)
Synthesis
b)
Combustion
c)
Single Replacement
d)
Double Replacement
55.
A different chemical substance is formed when _____.
a)
water boils
b)
metal rusts
c)
ice melts
d)
rock is crushed