Changes in Matter Answers

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Which answer below correctly identifies the type of change and the explanation for the change in calcium carbonate?

A
physical change because even though a state change was observed, the calcium carbonate retained its original properties
B
physical change because even though a particle size change was observed, the calcium carbonate retained its original properties and was not transformed into a new substance
C
chemical change because a state change was observed, which indicated that the calcium carbonate was transformed into a different substance
D
chemical change because a particle size change was observed, which indicated that the calcium carbonate was transformed into a different substance
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Which answer below correctly identifies the type of change and the explanation for the separation of the iron with sulfur?

A
physical change because even though a color change occured, each solid maintained its original properties, which could be seen as soon as the magnet was applied
B
physical change because no temperature change was observed, which would be an indicator of chemical change
C
chemical change because a color change was observed, which indicated that a new substance was formed
D
chemical change because the results depended on the interaction of two substances
5

Which answer below correctly identifies the type of change and the explanation when potassium iodide and lead nitrate are mixed?

A
physical change because the observation of a solid forming is evidence of a state change, which is reversible
B
physical change because even though the mixture had a color that was different from either of the two solids alone, each solid’s physical properties remained exactly the same
C
chemical change because two substances were mixed, which always results in the formation of a new substance
D
chemical change because both a color change and a solid formation were observed, which provide strong evidence of a new substance
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Which answer below correctly identifies the type of change and the explanation when magnesium comes into contact with hydrochloric acid?

A
physical change because no color change occurred
B
physical change because the observation of a gas forming is evidence of a state change, which is reversible
C
chemical change because a temperature change occurred, a solid disappeared, and a gas was produced
D
chemical change because two substances were mixed, which always results in the formation of a new substance

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