Physical and Chemical Properties and Changes
Explore physical and chemical properties of matter and distinguish between physical and chemical changes with this Grade 7 Science worksheet.
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Physical and Chemical Properties and Changes
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Read each question carefully and provide your best answer. 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?
Flammability
Reactivity with acid
Melting point
Ability to rust
2. When a piece of wood burns, what type of change occurs?
Physical change
Chemical change
Both physical and chemical change
Neither physical nor chemical change
1. Melting an ice cube is a chemical change.
True
False
2. A new substance is formed during a physical change.
True
False
1. A characteristic of matter that can be observed or measured without changing the substance's identity is called a property.
2. The ability of a substance to burn is an example of a property.
1. Explain the difference between a physical change and a chemical change, providing an example for each.
2. List three indicators that a chemical change has likely occurred.
Examine the diagram below showing transitions between states of matter. Then answer the question.

Is the transition from solid to liquid a physical or chemical change? Explain your reasoning.