FLASHCARDS SC.8.P.9.2

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What is one example of a chemical change in food preparation?

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Cooking an egg is a chemical change because the heat changes the proteins' structure, creating a new substance.

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Why is combustion considered a chemical change?

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Combustion is a chemical change because it produces new substances like carbon dioxide and water through burning.

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What happens during the process of digestion?

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Digestion involves chemical changes as enzymes break down food into new molecules the body can absorb.

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Is photosynthesis a chemical change?

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Yes, photosynthesis is a chemical change because plants convert water and carbon dioxide into glucose and oxygen.

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What chemical change occurs when baking soda reacts with vinegar?

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The reaction produces carbon dioxide gas, water, and sodium acetate, demonstrating a chemical change.

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Why is souring milk a chemical change?

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Souring milk is a chemical change because lactic acid bacteria produce new substances, changing its composition.

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What is a precipitate, and why is its formation a chemical change?

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A precipitate is a solid that forms during a chemical reaction, indicating the creation of a new substance.

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Is oxidation of metal a chemical change?

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Yes, oxidation, like rusting, is a chemical change as metal reacts with oxygen to form a new substance, such as iron oxide.

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Why is the decomposition of hydrogen peroxide a chemical change?

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Decomposition of hydrogen peroxide is a chemical change because it breaks down into water and oxygen gas, forming new substances.

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How does rotting food represent a chemical change?

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Rotting food is a chemical change because microorganisms break it down, producing new substances like gases and organic matter.