[factor 1]
Things that create a Physical Change
1. Break a carrot
2. Bend a fork
3. Break a pencil
4. Tear a sheet of paper
5. Bend a wire
6. Peel an orange
All the above change the shape or appearance of the item.
[factor 2]
Things that create a Chemical Change
1. Burn Wood
2. Mix soap and water
3. Mix Vinegar and Soda
4. Burn a match
5. Metal rusting
6. Mixing cleaning products
All the above change the composition of the item because it changes the chemical make-up.
Scientists
determine if a change is physical by observing a visible change. They determine a chemical change by observing if a new substance is formed after the substances are combined.
5.05 Physical and Chemical Changes
(author: Gracie Ruano)
