Chemical Versus Physical Changes
Grade 7th Grade · Science · 45 min· Interactions Of Matter
What's Included
Learning Objective
I can differentiate between chemical and physical changes.
Warm-Up Video
MAD GARDEN Science · 5:32
Physical & Chemical Changes | Examples & Indicators
Guided Notes
3 key 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.
Practice Questions
10 questions · Multiple choice & Short answer
Exit Ticket
Quick comprehension check
“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.”
Teacher Guide
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- Answer keys for all questions
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