Chemical Reactions vs. Physical Changes
Students will differentiate between physical changes (e.g., dissolving, melting) and chemical reactions (e.g., combustion, rusting), identifying evidence of each.
Key Questions
- Explain the key indicators that suggest a chemical reaction has occurred.
- Compare and contrast physical changes with chemical reactions, providing examples.
- Analyze why dissolving salt in water is a physical change, while burning wood is a chemical reaction.
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