Chemical vs Physical Changes

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What is a physical change?

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A change that affects one or more physical properties of a substance without altering its chemical composition.

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What is a chemical change?

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A change that results in the formation of one or more new substances with different properties.

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Give an example of a physical change.

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A chainsaw cutting down a tree.

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What happens to the mass of a substance during a physical change?

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The mass remains the same.

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What happens to the mass of a substance during a chemical change?

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The mass is conserved, but the substances change.

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What is an example of a chemical change?

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A copper penny turning green after a few years.

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What is a mixture?

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A combination of two or more substances where each retains its own properties.

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Why is a mixture considered a physical change?

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Because the parts can be separated without a chemical reaction.

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What is an example of a physical change involving temperature?

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Melting ice.

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What is an example of a chemical change involving heat?

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Burning wood in a campfire.