Physical vs. Chemical Change
Physical Change: Alters the appearance of the substance without changing its composition. No new substance is formed. Tearing, Grinding Phase Changes Dissolving
Chemical Change: A chemical reaction has occurred and a new substance is formed. Reactants Products Burning or Combustion Alcohol + Air CO2 + H2O + Heat Oxidation or Rust Iron + Air Rust
Indication of a Chemical Change Color change Temperature change Bubbles Precipitate (a lot of little particles form)
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Physical or Chemical Change? Breaking a Pencil Physical change Wood Burning Chemical change Silver Tarnishing Ice Melting Hard Boiling an Egg
Conservation of Mass Also known as “law of conservation of matter”. Mass is neither created nor destroyed in a chemical reaction. Mass of the reactants equals the mass of the products. 2g Hydrogen + 16g Oxygen ?g Water 18g
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