➕ Chemistry - Physical v. Chemical Change/Rxns Flashcards

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1
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Based on the table, which of Mark’s observations would show that a burning candle is a physical reaction?

A) Black smoke is given off; hot gases are rising.

B) The wax starts to melt.

C) The flame glows red and orange.

D) Time passes one minute at a time.

A

B) The wax starts to melt.

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Based on the table, which of Mark’s observations would show that a burning candle is a chemical reaction?

A) Black smoke is given off; hot gases are rising.

B) The wax starts to melt.

C) The flame glows red and orange.

D) Time passes one minute at a time.

A

A) Black smoke is given off; hot gases are rising.

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Changes that produce new kinds of matter with different properties are:

A) Chemical
B) Physical

A

A) Chemical

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A change that can be easily reversed is:

A) Chemical
B) Physical

A

B) Physical

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When a new substance is created, the change is:

A) Chemical
B) Physical

A

A) Chemical

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A process that is NOT easily reversed is:

A) Chemical
B) Physical

A

A) Chemical

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Burning a match is an example of a:

A) Chemical change
B) Physical change

A

A) Chemical change

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Milk that sours is an example of a:

A) Chemical change
B) Physical change

A

A) Chemical change

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The cooking of food is an example of a:

A) Chemical change
B) Physical change

A

A) Chemical change

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Boiling water is an example of a:

A) Chemical change
B) Physical change

A

B) Physical change

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Silver melting is an example of a:

A) Chemical change
B) Physical change

A

B) Physical change

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Cutting paper is an example of a:

A) Chemical change
B) Physical change

A

B) Physical change

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Freezing water is an example of a:

A) Chemical change
B) Physical change

A

B) Physical change

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Which answer includes all the following that are chemical changes and NOT physical changes?

  1. freezing of water
  2. rusting of iron
  3. dropping a piece of iron into hydrochloric acid (H2 is produced)
  4. burning a piece of wood
  5. emission of light by a kerosene oil lamp

(a) 3 and 4
(b) 2 and V5
(c) 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5
(d) 2, 3, and 4
(e) 2, 3, 4, and 5

A

(e) 2, 3, 4, and 5

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Which response lists all of the following properties of sulfur that are physical properties and not other properties?

  1. It reacts with hydrogen when heated.
  2. It is a yellow solid at room temperature.
  3. It is soluble in carbon disulfide.
  4. Its density is 2.97 g/cubic centimeter
  5. It melts at 112°C.

(a) 2, 3, 4, 5
(b) 2, 4, and 5
(c) 1
(d) 2, 3, and 4
(e) 3, 4, and 5

A

(a) 2, 3, 4, 5

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Which of the following does NOT represent a physical change?

A) Liquid water is frozen to make ice cubes.

B) Sweat evaporates from skin.

C) Sugar reacts with oxygen gas to form carbon.

D) Gaseous water condenses on the sides of a cool soda can to make water droplets.

A

C) Sugar reacts with oxygen gas to form carbon.

17
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A chemical change is best described as:

A) A change where a substance changes color.

B) A change where an explosion occurs.

C) A change where a substance changes its state of matter

D) A change where a new substance is formed.

A

D) A change where a new substance is formed.

18
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Which of the following represents a physical change?

A) acid rain reacting with a metal

B) a block of ice melting

C) a meter reacting with water in the air

D) two gases reacting to form a solid

A

B) a block of ice melting

19
Q

Which element of the Periodic Table is a solid magnetic metal?

A) bromine

B) nickel

C) sulfur

D) mercury

A

B) nickel

20
Q

_____ is a physical property:

A) magnetism

B) flammability

C) reactivity with oxygen

D) non-reactive

A

A) magnetism

21
Q

_____ is a chemical property.

A) color

B) toxicity

C) harness

D) solubility

A

B) toxicity

22
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_____ is a physical property.

A) odor

B) reacts with water to create hydrogen gas

C) burns in air

D) rust

A

A) odor

23
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_____ is a physical property.

A) melting point

B) flammability

C) reactivity

D) combustion

A

A) melting point

24
Q

_____ is a chemical property.

A) malleability

B) combustion

C) texture

D) sour taste

A

B) combusion

25
Q

_____ is a physical property.

A) electromotive force

B) combustion

C) boiling point

D) reactivity with water

A

C) boiling point