Understanding Chemical and Physical Changes Quiz

Which of the following is a physical change?

• Burning of wood

• Melting of ice

• Rusting of iron

• Baking a cake

What is a characteristic property of chemical changes?

• They can be easily reversed by physical means.

• They result in the formation of one or more new substances.

• They do not involve changes in energy.

• They only involve changes in state or form.

Which of the following is NOT a chemical property?

• Flammability

• Reactivity with vinegar

• Boiling point

• Ability to rust

Which of the following is a physical property?

• Toxicity

• Color

• Reactivity with water

• Ability to corrode

What is evidence of a chemical change?

• Change in shape

• Formation of a gas

• Change in size

• Change in phase (solid, liquid, gas)

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During a chemical reaction, the substances that undergo change are called:

• Products

• Reactants

• Catalysts

• Inhibitors

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Which of the following is an example of a chemical change?

• Dissolving sugar in water

• Cutting a piece of paper

• Cooking an egg

• Freezing water into ice

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In a chemical reaction, energy is:

• Only absorbed

• Only released

• Either absorbed or released

• Neither absorbed nor released

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Which of the following indicates a chemical change has occurred?

• Change in volume

• Change in mass

• Change in color

• Change in shape

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The law of conservation of mass applies to:

• Physical changes only

• Chemical changes only

• Both physical and chemical changes

• Neither physical nor chemical changes

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