Chemical Versus Physical Changes
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Objective
I can differentiate between chemical and physical changes.
Part 1 of 4
Warm-up video
MAD GARDEN Science · 5:32
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Key concepts
3 concepts
- 1
In physical changes, the appearance of a substance changes, but the substance itself does not change.
- 2
In chemical changes, the particles of substances rearrange to form a new substance, which can be indicated by a color change, release of smell or light, or release of gas.
- 3
Baking is an example of a chemical change, while melting is an example of a physical change.
Part 3 of 4
Practice
10 questions
Define a physical change and provide an example from the video.
What are some indicators that a chemical change has occurred?
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Exit ticket
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“Describe one example of a physical change and one example of a chemical change from the video. Explain what indicators helped you differentiate between the two types of changes.”
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