Lab: Physical and Chemical Changes Answers

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Which reactions performed in the experiment involved chemical changes?

A
crushing calcium carbonate
B
mixing calcium carbonate and HCl
C
boiling water
D
heating copper (II) sulfate pentahydrate
E
separating iron filing and sulfur
F
mixing potassium iodide and lead nitrate
G
combining magnesium and HCl
H
burning the candle
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How did the experiement with boiling water compare with the experiment in which magnesium was added to hydrochloric acid?

A
Both resulted in gas formation.
B
Both resulted in temperature change.
C
Both involved chemical change.
D
Both involved physical change.
E
One involved chemical change while the other involved physical change.
4

Check all changes that you listed.

A
formation of a gas
B
formation of a precipitate
C
color change
D
temperature change
E
production of light
5

How did the experiement with the iron filings and sulfur compare with the experiment in which copper(II) sulfate pentahydrate was heated?

A
Both resulted in gas formation.
B
Both resulted in color change.
C
Both involved chemical change.
D
Both involved physical change.
E
One involved chemical change while the other involved physical change.
6

Which real-world scenarios below represent physical changes? Check all that apply.

A
running a car engine
B
exploding fireworks
C
mixing water and powdered drink mix
D
combining oil and vinegar to make salad dressing
E
taking aspirin for a headache
F
diluting bleach with water
G
digesting Thanksgiving dinner
H
spreading peanut butter on bread
9

Based on the results of this lab, write a short paragraph that summarizes how to distinguish physical changes from chemical changes.

Answer:

To distinguish between physical and chemical changes, look for evidence of new substances being formed. A physical change involves a change in the state or appearance of a substance, such as melting ice or dissolving sugar, without changing its chemical identity. In contrast, a chemical change results in the formation of new products, often indicated by signs such as a change in color, the production of a gas (bubbles), the formation of a precipitate, or a change in temperature (release or absorption of energy). Unlike most physical changes, chemical changes are generally difficult to reverse.

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