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Physical and Chemical Changes

Explore the differences between physical and chemical properties and changes with this Grade 6 science worksheet.

Grade 6 Science ChemistryPhysical and Chemical Properties and Changes
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Physical and Chemical Changes Worksheet

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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 properties and changes.

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

a

Flammability

b

Reactivity

c

Density

d

Oxidation

2. What is a sign that a chemical change has occurred?

a

Change in state (solid to liquid)

b

Formation of a new substance

c

Change in shape

d

Dissolving a substance

3. A physical change alters the   of a substance but not its chemical composition.

4. Burning wood is an example of a   change.

5. Melting ice is a chemical change.

T

True

F

False

6. A chemical property describes how a substance reacts with other substances.

T

True

F

False

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

8. Give an example of a chemical change you might observe in your daily life.

Use the words below to complete the sentences.

new substance
original substance
reversible
irreversible

9. A physical change often results in a change that is  .

10. A chemical change produces a   that has different properties.