Physical and Chemical Properties Flashcards

Is boiling water a physical or chemical change?

What is an example of a physical change?

Is sublimation a physical or chemical change?

What happens during sublimation?

Is crushing a can a physical or chemical change?

What is an example of a physical change involving a can?

When sugar dissolves in water, is it a physical or chemical change?

What does dissolving sugar in water demonstrate?

Is mixing sand and water a physical or chemical change?

What type of change occurs when sand is mixed with water?

Is breaking glass a physical or chemical change?

What happens to glass during breaking?

Is iron rusting a physical or chemical change?

What process occurs when iron rusts?

Is rotting bananas a physical or chemical change?

Why is rotting bananas considered a chemical change?

Is setting off fireworks a physical or chemical change?

What type of change occurs when fireworks are set off?

Is the mixing of vinegar and baking soda a physical or chemical change?

What happens when vinegar and baking soda mix?

Is lithium reacting with water a physical or chemical change?

What type of change occurs when lithium reacts with water?

Is a chemical battery an example of a physical or chemical change?

What type of change occurs within a chemical battery?

Boiling water is a physical change as it transitions from liquid to gas without altering its chemical composition.
Crushing a can results in a physical change; the can maintains its identity but changes shape.
Dissolving sugar in water represents a physical change since the sugar can be recovered by evaporation.
Mixing sand and water is a physical change, allowing for the sand to retain its original properties despite wetness.
Breaking glass is a physical change where the glass remains glass even when fractured into pieces.

Iron rusting is a chemical change due to oxidation, converting iron into iron oxide, which differs in properties.
Rotting bananas undergo a chemical change as the components break down, resulting in a new material that is no longer a banana.
Setting off fireworks involves a chemical change characterized by combustion, leading to explosion and transformation of substances.
Mixing vinegar and baking soda triggers a chemical change, producing a reaction that results in new substances and gas emissions.
Lithium reacting with water is a chemical change as it alters the compounds involved, forming new substances upon reaction.

Physical changes are typically reversible, allowing original substances to be retrieved, while chemical changes result in new substances that cannot be easily reverted.
The distinction between physical and chemical changes helps in understanding the reactions and states of matter involved in everyday processes.