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What are physical changes?
What are physical changes?
What are chemical changes?
What are chemical changes?
What kind of change is the rusting of iron and why?
What kind of change is the rusting of iron and why?
The rusting of iron is a chemical change because iron atoms combine with oxygen molecules from air to form iron oxide.
Physical and chemical changes are manifestations of what?
Physical and chemical changes are manifestations of what?
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A physical property is one that a substance displays without changing its ______.
A physical property is one that a substance displays without changing its ______.
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A chemical property is one that a substance displays only by changing its composition via a ______.
A chemical property is one that a substance displays only by changing its composition via a ______.
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What are some examples of physical properties?
What are some examples of physical properties?
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What are some examples of chemical properties?
What are some examples of chemical properties?
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Changes in the state of matter, such as melting or boiling, are typically physical changes.
Changes in the state of matter, such as melting or boiling, are typically physical changes.
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Changes involving chemical reactions are typically physical changes.
Changes involving chemical reactions are typically physical changes.
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What is the difference between a physical change and a chemical change?
What is the difference between a physical change and a chemical change?
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Why is boiling considered a physical change?
Why is boiling considered a physical change?
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What is volatility?
What is volatility?
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Study Notes
Physical Changes
- Alter only the state or appearance, not the composition of a substance.
- Atoms or molecules maintain their identity during a physical change.
- Examples include melting, boiling, cutting, or crushing.
Chemical Changes
- Alter the composition of matter by rearranging atoms.
- Original substances transform into different substances during chemical changes.
- Evidence of chemical changes may include color change, temperature change, or gas production.
Rusting of Iron
- Demonstrates a chemical change as iron combines with oxygen to form iron oxide (rust).
- The reaction results in a different chemical substance, showcasing a chemical property of iron.
Properties of Matter
- Physical properties can be observed without changing composition, including:
- Odor
- Taste
- Color
- Appearance
- Melting point
- Boiling point
- Density
- Chemical properties are observed only during a chemical change, such as:
- Corrosiveness
- Flammability
- Acidity
- Toxicity
Distinguishing Changes
- Changes in state of matter (melting, boiling) are classified as physical changes.
- Changes that occur due to chemical reactions, indicated by observable changes, are classified as chemical changes.
- Physical changes result in a different form of the same substance, while chemical changes yield completely different substances.
Boiling as a Physical Change
- Involves the transition of water from liquid to gas without altering its chemical identity.
- The same water molecules are present in both liquid and gaseous states.
Volatility
- Refers to the ability of a substance to evaporate easily, indicating a physical property of that substance.
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Description
This quiz explores the distinction between physical and chemical changes, along with the properties of matter. You will learn how substances can change state or composition and identify examples of each type of change. Additionally, discover the various physical and chemical properties that characterize different materials.
