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Chemical and Physical Change

Total questions: 24

Worksheet time: 12mins

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Class
Date
1.

Imagine you're at the beach on a hot summer day. You notice your ice-cold drink is no longer icy. What just happened to the water in your drink?

a)

It underwent a physical change

b)

It underwent a chemical change

2.

Imagine you're making a delicious toast for breakfast and you see the butter melting on it. Would you say this is a...

a)

Physical change?

b)

Chemical reaction?

3.

Imagine you're at a party and you see a balloon. You decide to pop it. What type of reaction would that be?

a)

Physical

b)

Chemical

4.

Imagine you're in a dark room and you have a matchstick. What happens when you strike it?

a)

It's a physical change

b)

It's a chemical change

5.

Imagine you're a slice of bread. What happens to you when you're popped into a toaster and transformed into a delicious piece of toast?

a)

You undergo a physical change

b)

You undergo a chemical change

6.

Imagine you're a master chef, and you're about to cook an egg. What kind of change would that be?

a)

Physical

b)

Chemical

7.

Imagine you're making breakfast and you crack open an egg. What type of change would you classify this as?

a)

Physical

b)

Chemical

8.

Imagine you're a master chef in a candy factory. Your task for the day is to make some delicious rock candy. Would you say this process is...

a)

Physical

b)

Chemical

9.

Imagine you're a master sculptor, working on your next masterpiece. What kind of change occurs when you're molding your clay?

a)

Physical

b)

Chemical

10.

Imagine you're playing on a beach and you start mixing sand and dirt together. What type of change is this?

a)

Physical

b)

Chemical

11.

Imagine you're at a rock concert and the lead singer throws a glass on the stage, shattering it. What type of change does this represent?

a)

Physical

b)

Chemical

12.

Imagine you're a tiny ant and you've found a piece of paper that's too big to carry back to your colony. You decide to cut it into smaller pieces. What kind of change are you causing to the paper?

a)

Physical

b)

Chemical

13.

Imagine you're at a rock concert and you end up ripping your jeans! What type of change would that be?

a)

Physical

b)

Chemical

14.

Imagine you're a tiny water molecule, chilling in a cold environment. What happens to you?

a)

You freeze, undergoing a physical change

b)

You undergo a chemical change

15.

Imagine you're a master chef, whipping up a delicious cake. Would you consider this process to be physical or chemical?

a)

Physical

b)

Chemical

16.

Imagine you're a tiny person traveling through the body. You reach the stomach and see food being broken down. What type of process is this?

a)

A physical change

b)

A chemical reaction

17.

Imagine you're a master chef, and you're preparing a delicious apple pie. The first step is chopping an apple. What kind of change would you say this is?

a)

Physical

b)

Chemical

18.

Imagine you're camping in the woods and you decide to light a fire. What type of reaction would you say the burning of wood is?

a)

Physical

b)

Chemical

19.

Imagine you're getting ready for Halloween and you're carving a spooky pumpkin. What type of change is this?

a)

Physical

b)

Chemical

20.

Imagine you're at a grand celebration, and you see fireworks lighting up the night sky. What type of reaction is causing this spectacular display?

a)

Physical

b)

Chemical

21.

Who's ready for a fun experiment? Can you tell me if a baking soda volcano is a physical or chemical reaction?

a)

Physical

b)

Chemical

22.

Imagine you left a glass of milk on the kitchen counter overnight and it went sour. What type of change would you say this is?

a)

Physical change

b)

Chemical change

23.

Why does a banana turn brown?

a)

Is it a physical change?

b)

Or, is it a chemical change?

24.

Imagine you're a tiny person living in a world of giant objects. You see a huge nail starting to rust. Would you say this is a...

a)

Physical phenomenon?

b)

Chemical reaction?