Physical and Chemical Changes
Physical Changes Alter the physical properties of a substance DOES NOT change the identity of the substance
A physical change does not produce a new substance. Many physical changes can be reversed
Physical Change
Chemical Changes Substance is changed into a new substance with different properties. The identity of the substance IS changed. A reaction takes place creating a new substance.
Unlike a physical change… Chemical changes are very difficult or impossible to reverse
Heat or Light is given off.
A new odor is made.