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When sodium metal is added to water, an orange flame is observed on the metal surface. Based on this observation, what can best be concluded?

A
A physical change occurs because the metal gets smaller.
B
A chemical reaction occurs because the liquid becomes cloudy.
C
A chemical reaction occurs because heat and light are given off.
D
A physical change occurs because vapor is released into the air.
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The images show two processes. Image A: a roasting marshmallow Image B: melting iceWhich statement about the two images is true?

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A
Image A shows a physical change, and image B shows a chemical reaction.
B
Image A shows a chemical reaction, and image B shows a physical change.
C
Both images show chemical reactions that are endothermic.
D
Both images show chemical reactions that are exothermic.
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Two different liquids are mixed together. Which observation indicates that an exothermic chemical reaction has taken place?

A
an increase in volume
B
a decrease in volume
C
a rise in temperature
D
a drop in temperature
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Among these processes, which is the slowest chemical reaction?

A
digesting food
B
boiling an egg
C
tarnishing of silver
D
melting of a glacier
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Which is the most important question for deciding if a chemical reaction has occurred?

A
Was there a change in the size?
B
Was any heat energy given off?
C
What is the density of the substance?
D
What is the texture of the substance?
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Burning a piece of wood in fire can be best described as a

A
chemical change because the atoms in wood change their state.
B
physical change because the atoms in wood are turned into a gaseous product.
C
chemical change because the atoms in wood and oxygen are rearranged.
D
physical change because the atoms in wood are turned into black ash.
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Which statement about a chemical reaction is true?

A
It occurs only at low temperatures.
B
It occurs only at high temperatures.
C
It occurs whenever a physical change takes place.
D
It occurs whenever a chemical change takes place.
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A piece of limestone erodes due to acid rain. This process can be best described as a

A
slow chemical change.
B
rapid chemical change.
C
slow physical change.
D
rapid physical change.

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