Chemical vs Physical Changes
Authored by Cristin Smith
Science
8th Grade
NGSS covered
Used 12+ times
AI Actions
Add similar questions
Adjust reading levels
Convert to real-world scenario
Translate activity
More...
Content View
Student View
10 questions
Show all answers
1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
A student mixes baking soda and vinegar in a beaker, watching as bubbles rapidly form and fizz over the sides. They record their observations and determine whether a new substance has been created.
Chemical Change
Physical Change
Tags
NGSS.MS-PS1-2
NGSS.MS-PS1-5
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
A student heats a small piece of copper wire over a flame until it glows red and then lets it cool back to its original state. They analyze whether the wire’s properties have changed permanently or just temporarily.
Chemical Change
Physical Change
Tags
NGSS.MS-PS1-2
NGSS.MS-PS1-4
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
A student dissolves table salt in a cup of water, stirring until the crystals are no longer visible. They consider whether the salt has disappeared or if it can be recovered by evaporation.
Chemical Change
Physical Change
Tags
NGSS.MS-PS1-4
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
A student burns a wooden splint and observes the formation of ash, smoke, and a strong odor. They decide whether the changes in color, texture, and smell indicate a physical or chemical change.
Chemical Change
Physical Change
Tags
NGSS.MS-PS1-2
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
A student carefully grinds a sugar cube into fine powder using a mortar and pestle. They compare the sugar before and after to determine if its molecular structure has been altered.
Chemical Change
Physical Change
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
A student places a steel wool pad in a cup of water and leaves it overnight. The next day, they observe reddish-brown spots forming on the steel wool and decide whether a new substance has been created.
Chemical Change
Physical Change
Tags
NGSS.MS-PS1-2
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
A student inflates a balloon by blowing air into it and then releases the air, watching the balloon return to its original shape. They consider whether the air inside has changed chemically or just moved.
Chemical Change
Physical Change
Tags
NGSS.MS-PS1-2
Access all questions and much more by creating a free account
Create resources
Host any resource
Get auto-graded reports
Continue with Google
Continue with Email
Continue with Classlink
Continue with Clever
or continue with
Microsoft
%20(1).png)
Apple
Others
Already have an account?
