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Physical Changes Worksheet

Explore physical changes in matter with this Grade 5 science worksheet, including examples and definitions.

Grade 5 Science ChemistryPhysical Change
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Physical Changes Worksheet

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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability.

1. A physical change is a change in the   or   of matter, but not its chemical composition.

2. When ice melts into water, it is an example of a   change.

3. Cutting a piece of paper into smaller pieces is a   change because the paper is still paper.

4. Dissolving sugar in water is a physical change because the sugar and water can be  .

5. Which of the following is an example of a physical change?

a

Burning wood

b

Rusting iron

c

Breaking a glass bottle

d

Baking a cake

6. When water boils and turns into steam, it is a chemical change.

T

True

F

False

7. Describe one way you can reverse a physical change.

Match the physical change with its description.

8. Melting

 

a. Solid turns to liquid

9. Freezing

 

b. Liquid turns to solid

10. Evaporation

 

c. Liquid turns to gas