Physical Changes
What is the definition of a chemical change?
A change in which a NEW substance is formed.
What is the law of conservation of matter?
The weight of an object is equal to the sum of all the parts.
A change in color, smell, or temperature.
How can energy be released during a chemical change?
It can be released in the form of heat or light.
Glass Breaking
Bleaching your hair
Mixing salt and water
Melting Butter
Jon roasted a marshmallow over a flame while he was camping. He noticed the marshmallow caught on fire and burnt. He mentioned that it is only a physical change because it's still a marshmallow. Is he correct?
No, because the burnt marshmallow is a different substance than the regular marshmallow.