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Physical & Chemical Changes Lab


LEARNING OBJECTIVE: To differentiate between chemical & physical changes
INTRODUCTION: When a physical change occurs, only the form of the substance
changes. Chemical changes, however, result in the formation of new substances with
different properties. Some general signs of a chemical change include a change of
color or odor, the formation of a precipitate (solid), the formation of a gas, and a change
in heat or light. In this lab, you will perform different activities and, based on your
observations, determine whether a chemical or physical change has taken place.
MATERIALS
Match

Chalk

Vinegar

Water

Sucrose

Calcium
chloride
solution

Sodium
carbonate
solution

Mortar and
pestle

Test tubes

Candle

SAFETY

After extinguishing the match, thoroughly douse it with water before placing it in the
trash.
Do not ingest any chemicals.

PROCEDURE
Perform each of the following activities and carefully observe what happens. After each
activity, complete your data table.
1. Lighting a match Light a single match
2. Lighting a candle: Light a single candle. Observe the candle for 45 seconds.
3. Crushing chalk Use a mortar and pestle to crush a piece of chalk.
4. Mixing crushed chalk with water In a test tube, mix a small amount of the
crushed chalk from Activity #3 with water.
5. Mixing baking soda with vinegar In a test tube, add a small scoop of baking
soda and vinegar together. Observe.
6. Dissolving sucrose in water In a test tube, dissolve a small amount of sucrose in

water.
7. Mixing CaCl2 and Na2CO3 solutions In a test tube, combine several drops each
of the calcium chloride and sodium carbonate solutions.
Data Table: Record your data in the space below to determine whether a chemical or
physical change has occurred.
Procedure

Chemical or
Physical Change?

Observations and Evidence

Mr. Saucedo

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Chemistry

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Analysis Questions:

Directions: Classify each of the following substances as: an element (E), a


compound (C), a homogenous mixture (HO) or a heterogeneous mixture (HE) by
writing the correct letter or two letter abbreviation in each box.
1) Sand

2) Vinegar

3) Pure Water

4) Soil

5) Dr. Pepper

6) Air

7) Carbon Dioxide

8) Gold

9) Bronze

10) Oxygen

11) Oil and Vinegar

12) Salt Water

13) Kool-Aid

14) Chocolate Milk

15) Cup of Coffee

16) Salt

17) Trail Mix

18) Calcium

19) Raisin Bran

20) Sugar

Directions: Look at each of the following scenarios and identify it as a chemical change
or a physical change by writing chemical change or physical change next to each
scenario below. Then explain your reasoning in at least one complete sentence.
1. A bridge is rusting. __________________
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Mr. Saucedo

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Chemistry

2. Ice cube melting. __________________


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3. Mixing baking soda and vinegar. __________________
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4. Cooking a hamburger. __________________
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5. Grinding wheat. __________________
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6. Shattering a pane of glass. __________________


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Mr. Saucedo

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Chemistry

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7. Lighting a piece of paper on fire. __________________
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Mr. Saucedo

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Chemistry

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