Physical and Chemical Changes in Matter

Opening and shaking a hand warmer packet makes it heat up.

• Physical change

• Chemical change

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

You notice bubbles and steam as water heats up and boils.

• Physical change

• Chemical change

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

An unusual odor is formed after combining two substances.

• Physical change

• Chemical change

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

You crush aluminum cans before recycling them.

• Physical change

• Chemical change

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

Fizzy gas bubbles are produced as a powder is added to a clear liquid.

• Physical change

• Chemical change

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

Bending a glowstick cracks an internal container. Then, shaking it makes it glow.

• Physical change

• Chemical change

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

Breaking a bone

• Physical change

• Chemical change

Rust forms on a metal gate.

• Physical change

• Chemical change

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

Glass breaking into tiny shards

• Physical Change

• Chemical Change

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

Which of these example is a physical change?

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4