Physical And Chemical Changes Flashcards
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What are physical changes?
Physical changes include changing the appearance of a substance, such as grinding or dissolving.
What is a key difference between physical and chemical changes?
A physical change does not create a new substance, while a chemical change does.
What is a chemical change?
A chemical change, also called a chemical reaction, involves at least one new substance being formed.
What is an example of a physical change?
An example of a physical change is dissolving sugar in water.
What is an example of a chemical change?
An example of a chemical change is burning natural gas.
Are chemical changes easily reversible?
Chemical changes are generally difficult to reverse.
What are reactants?
Reactants are the substances that undergo a chemical change.
What are products?
Products are the substances that are formed as a result of a chemical reaction.