Beginner
Medium
Hard
Chemical/Physical
Challenge
100

Are phase changes physical or chemical. Give an example of a phase change. 

Physical

solid-liquid

100

What does the theory of kinetic energy state?

-atoms are always moving

-the more energy added to atoms, the faster and further apart they move.


100

A liquid turning to a gas the the surface. 

Evaporation.

100

Ice melts. 

Physical

100

A gas becomes a solid. 

Deposition.

200

Ice-Water-Water Vapor is an example of what type of change?

Phase Change which is Physical.

200

List at least 5 verbs used to describe a physical change. 

-grind, dissolve, erode, rip, tear, break, phase changes. 

200

Liquid to a gas throughout the liquid. 

Boiling. 

200

Alcohol evaporates.

Physical

200

A solid going directly to a gas. 

Is energy being added of taken away?

Sublimation. 

300

What temp. does water begin to boil?

212F/100C

300

What happens as molecules begin to move faster?

They spread further apart and expand. 

300

List three examples of vaporization. 

-Boiling, Evaporation, Sublimation. 

300

Wood Rots. 

Chemical.

300

When two or more substances are combined into entirely new properties. IT CANNOT BE CHANGED BACK!

Chemical Change.

400

When can matter change from one state to another? (2)

When heat/energy is added.

When heat/energy is taken away.

400

What happens when molecules begin to slow down?

They begin to move closer together and contract.

400

A gas becoming a liquid is know as __________. 

Is this adding or taking energy away?

Condensation. 

taking energy away. 

400

Food is Digested. 

Chemical

400

List at least 5 verbs used to describe a chemical change. 

-rusting, rotting, curdling, cooking, light sensitivity, digesting, tarnishing. 

500

What is a physical change?

A change in matter w/o changing the identity of the substance. 

500

Define melting. Is energy being added or taken away?

Solid-liquid. +

500

A liquid becomes a solid. 

Freezing.

500

Lighting paper on fire. 

Chemical.

500

What are some signs that indicate a chemical change is taking place?

Fizzing/Bubble Color Change

Heat is given off, light is given off.

There is an odor. 

A new substance is formed. 

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