Physical Changes & Chemical Changes Flashcards
1
Q
What are physical changes?
A
They are changes in the state of matter
2
Q
What happens in a physical change?
A
- The particles stay the same
* The bonds between the particles break, but the bonds inside do not
3
Q
What are Chemical Changes?
A
The particles do not stay the same, they break apart and make new particles
4
Q
What happens when a chemical change happens?
A
The bonds inside the particles break, so the particles break apart and make new particles, hence making new objects and substances