Physical and Chemical Changes

Physical and Chemical Changes

Ms. W. Smith-McKenzie

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List as many physicaland chemical properties of theStatue of Libertyas you can intwo minutes.

What are Physical and Chemical Changes?

Physical and chemical changes occur when the matter of a substance changes in some type or form.

• These changes can be identified based on the physical or chemical property being observed.

• Mass is not gained or lost during physical and chemical changes.

What are Physical and Chemical Changes?

• Check For Understanding• CFU: Give an example of a physical property

and a chemical property.

• Answer:• Physical properties include color, texture,

ductility, density, solubility, state of matter

• Chemical properties include flammability, reactivity, ability to rust.

Physical Changes• Physical changes occur when there is a change

in the form of a substances; however the chemical composition of the substance remains the same.

• Physical changes can be determined by observing the physical properties of a substances.

Physical Changes• Examples of physical changes include

crumbling paper, chopping wood, and ice melting.

Physical Changes• CFU: John chops a 25 kg log into pieces. He

gathers all of the pieces and puts them on the scale. How much do the pieces weigh?

• A. More than 25 kg• B. Less than 25 kg• C. 25 kg

• Answer: C

Chemical Changes• Chemical changes occur when there is a

change in the chemical composition of the substance. This can happen when two or more substances combine and a new substance is formed with properties and structures differing from the original substances.

• Chemical changes can be determined by observing the chemical properties of a substances.

Chemical Changes• Examples of chemical changes include

burning, fruit ripening, and reactivity to a substance.

Chemical Changes• CFU: How do we know that burning wood is a

chemical change?• A. After the wood is burnt, the ending

substance is still the same (wood).• B. After the wood is burnt, a new substance is

produced (ash, soot) with new properties.• C. The wood looks the same.• Answer: B

Name that change:

What type of change is taking place in the following scenarios?

Physical Change

Chemical Change

Physical Change

Physical Change

Chemical Change

Chemical Change

Chemical Change

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