ClassX Video Lessons Youtube Channel Next Generation Science Lighthouse Lab – Physical and Chemical Change
Welcome back to the lab! Today, we’re going to explore something super cool: how matter can change. Matter is all around us, and it can change in different ways, like when you chop wood, cook a meal, or watch fireworks light up the sky.
There are two main types of changes that can happen to matter: physical changes and chemical changes. Let’s dive into what each of these means!
A physical change is when the appearance of matter changes, but it doesn’t turn into something new. Imagine cutting a piece of paper. You change its shape and size, but it’s still paper. Many physical changes can be reversed. For example, if you fold a piece of paper into an origami crane, you can unfold it back to its original shape.
Another example is changing states of matter. Think about ice. When you heat ice, it melts into water. If you heat it even more, it turns into steam. You can cool the steam back into water and freeze it into ice again. No new matter is created during these changes.
Now, let’s talk about chemical changes. A chemical change happens when substances combine to create something new. Lighting a match is a great example. When you strike a match, it creates heat and light, and the match turns into ash. This change can’t be reversed.
Chemical changes can happen quickly or slowly. Fireworks explode in a flash, while a log burns slowly in a fireplace. You can tell a chemical change has happened if you see a color change, like rust forming on iron or silverware tarnishing. Many chemical changes also release heat and light, like when you burn wood or gas. Even digestion is a chemical change, as it breaks down food into energy for your body.
Thanks for learning with me today! I hope you enjoyed discovering how matter changes in different ways.
Ice Cube Experiment: At home, take an ice cube and place it in a bowl. Observe what happens as it melts into water. Then, ask an adult to help you put the bowl in the freezer to see it turn back into ice. Discuss with your family whether this is a physical or chemical change and why.
Baking Soda and Vinegar Reaction: With the help of an adult, mix a small amount of baking soda with vinegar in a cup. Watch the fizzing reaction! Talk about what you see and feel. Is this a physical change or a chemical change? How can you tell?
Nature Walk Observation: Go for a walk outside and look for examples of physical and chemical changes in nature. Can you find a leaf changing color or a puddle drying up? Draw or write about what you see and decide if each example is a physical or chemical change.
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Welcome back to the lab! Today, I’d like to talk to you about matter, specifically how matter can change. Changes to matter occur all the time, such as chopping or burning wood, building a house, cooking a meal, and fireworks.
There are two main types of changes to matter: physical changes and chemical changes.
A physical change alters the physical properties of matter, like its shape, size, or state, without forming new matter. For example, cutting a sheet of paper changes its shape and size, but no new matter is created. Many physical changes can be reversed, such as folding paper into an origami crane and then unfolding it back to its original shape. Changing states is also reversible; when solid ice is heated, it turns into liquid water, and when heated further, it evaporates into gas. Cooling the vapor changes it back to water, demonstrating that no new matter is created.
Now, let’s look at chemical changes. A chemical change occurs when two or more substances combine to form a new substance. A simple example is lighting a match. Striking it against a rough surface creates friction, generating heat that ignites the chemicals, producing light and heat. Once the match burns, it turns to ash, and this change is irreversible.
Chemical changes can happen at different rates. Some occur rapidly, like fireworks, while others, like the burning of a log, happen slowly. Evidence of a chemical change can include a change in color, such as rust on iron or tarnish on silverware. Many chemical changes release heat and light, like burning gas or wood. Digestion is also a chemical change, as it breaks food down into smaller molecules for energy.
Thanks for learning with me today!
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