Today’s Agenda… Flashback Discuss Physical Changes at Home Notes on Chemical Properties and Changes Venn diagram to compare physical and chemical changes Letter to a friend
Chemical Properties and Changes Study Pack #7
Today’s Goals… I can describe a substance using its chemical properties I can describe a chemical change I can compare physical and chemical changes
Chemical Properties Can only be observed while the object is changing into a NEW substance
Examples: Flammability (ability to burn) Ability to rust Ability to tarnish
Chemical Changes Result in a NEW substance Not easily reversed
Examples: Wood burning Iron rusting Silver tarnishing Cooking/Baking Foods spoiling Leaves changing colors in the fall
Signs of Change How do you know a change has occurred? Gas bubbles Production of heat, light, smoke Change in color Sound
Assignment Write a letter to a friend describing the difference between a physical and chemical change! Don’t forget to give an example of each.