Physical and Chemical Changes
Distinguishing between changes that alter a substance's identity (chemical) and those that do not (physical).
Key Questions
- Explain how to determine if a chemical change has occurred.
- Compare the evidence for a physical change versus a chemical change.
- Analyze everyday examples to classify them as physical or chemical changes.
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