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Classification and Changes in Matter

Explore the classification of matter and differentiate between physical and chemical changes with this Grade 6 science worksheet.

Grade 6 Science ChemistryClassification and Changes
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Classification and Changes in Matter

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

a

Burning wood

b

Rusting iron

c

Melting ice

d

Baking a cake

2. What is a key characteristic of a chemical change?

a

The substance changes shape

b

A new substance is formed

c

The substance changes temperature

d

The substance changes state

3. When a substance undergoes a physical change, its chemical composition  .

4. A chemical change often results in the production of   or a change in  .

5. Freezing water into ice cubes is an example of a chemical change.

T

True

F

False

6. The process of digestion in the human body involves chemical changes.

T

True

F

False

7. Describe one observable difference between a physical change and a chemical change.

Use the words below to complete the sentences.

reactants
products
reversible
irreversible

8. Physical changes are often  , while chemical changes are usually  .

9. In a chemical reaction, the starting substances are called  , and the new substances formed are called  .