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Physical and Chemical Changes Worksheet

Explore the differences between physical and chemical changes with this Grade 8 science worksheet, featuring real-world examples and descriptive questions.

Grade 8 Science ChemistryPhysical and Chemical Changes
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Physical and Chemical Changes

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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.

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

a

Burning wood

b

Rusting of iron

c

Melting ice

d

Baking a cake

2. A new substance is formed in a:

a

Physical change

b

Chemical change

c

Both a and b

d

Neither a nor b

1. Cutting paper into smaller pieces is a chemical change.

T

True

F

False

2. The formation of gas bubbles always indicates a chemical change.

T

True

F

False

1. A change in the state of matter, like water freezing, is a   change.

2. When iron rusts, it combines with oxygen to form iron oxide, which is an example of a   change.

3. The law of conservation of   states that matter is neither created nor destroyed in a chemical reaction.

1. Describe two observable signs that indicate a chemical change has occurred.

2. Explain the main difference between a physical change and a chemical change.

Match each example with the type of change.

1. Dissolving sugar in water

 

A. Chemical Change

2. Frying an egg

 

B. Physical Change

3. Tearing a piece of cloth

 

4. Burning a candle