Physical and Chemical Changes
Explore the differences between physical and chemical changes in matter with this Grade 5 science worksheet. Identify examples and key indicators of each type of change.
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. This worksheet will test your understanding of physical and chemical changes in matter.
1. Which of the following is an example of a physical change?
Burning wood
Rusting of iron
Melting ice
Baking a cake
2. What is a key indicator that a chemical change has occurred?
Change in shape
Change in state (solid to liquid)
Formation of a new substance
Dissolving sugar in water
1. A physical change is always reversible.
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False
2. When a chemical change occurs, the original substance changes into a completely new substance.
True
False
1. A change in the state of matter, like water freezing into ice, is an example of a change.
2. When iron rusts, it combines with oxygen to form a new substance. This is a change.
3. Bubbles forming, a change in color, or a change in temperature can be signs of a change.
1. Describe the main difference between a physical change and a chemical change. Give one example of each.
2. Imagine you tear a piece of paper into small pieces. Is this a physical or chemical change? Explain your reasoning.
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