5th Grade Matter Check

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What is a physical change?

Back

A physical change is a change that is reversible and does not create something new.

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What is a chemical change?

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A chemical change is a change that is not reversible and creates something new.

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Can matter be destroyed?

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No, matter cannot be destroyed.

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Can matter be created?

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No, matter cannot be created.

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What happens during a physical change?

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The substance may change its form or appearance, but its chemical composition remains the same.

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What happens during a chemical change?

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The substance changes its chemical composition and creates new substances.

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Give an example of a physical change.

Back

Melting ice is an example of a physical change.

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Give an example of a chemical change.

Back

Burning wood is an example of a chemical change.

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What is an indicator of a chemical change?

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The production of gas, change in color, or formation of a precipitate are indicators of a chemical change.

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Is dissolving sugar in water a physical or chemical change?

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Dissolving sugar in water is a physical change.