Physical and Chemical Changes

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What is an element?

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A substance made up of atoms of only one kind.

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What is a physical change?

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A change where the characteristics do not change the substance.

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What is a chemical change?

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A change where the characteristics do change the substance.

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Is melting a physical or chemical change?

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Melting is a physical change.

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What is an example of a chemical change?

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Stomach digesting food.

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What happens to the substance during a physical change?

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The substance retains its chemical properties.

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What happens to the substance during a chemical change?

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The substance transforms into a different substance with different properties.

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Is boiling water a physical or chemical change?

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Boiling water is a physical change.

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What is an example of a physical change?

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Ice melting into water.

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What is the difference between a physical change and a chemical change?

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A physical change does not alter the substance's chemical structure, while a chemical change does.