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Chapter 2 : Physical and Chemical Changes

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Sections

  • 1

    Physical Changes

    Physical changes are alterations that do not create new substances and are typically reversible.

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  • 1.1

    Definition

    This section defines physical and chemical changes, highlighting their characteristics and differences.

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  • 1.2

    Key Features Of Physical Changes

    Physical changes involve alterations in physical properties without forming new substances and are often reversible.

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  • 1.3

    Examples Of Physical Changes

    This section provides an overview of physical changes, highlighting their characteristics and offering examples from everyday life.

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  • 1.4

    Activity: Melting Of Ice

    The melting of ice exemplifies a physical change where no new substance is formed, and the process is reversible.

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  • 1.5

    Conclusion

    This section summarizes the essential points regarding physical and chemical changes, highlighting their differences and significance in understanding material behavior.

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  • 2

    Chemical Changes

    Chemical changes involve the formation of new substances with properties different from the original materials, often irreversible.

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  • 2.1

    Definition

    This section defines physical and chemical changes, highlighting the key characteristics and examples of each.

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  • 2.2

    Key Features Of Chemical Changes

    Chemical changes involve the formation of new substances with different properties and are typically irreversible.

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  • 2.3

    Examples Of Chemical Changes

    This section discusses various examples of chemical changes, highlighting the characteristics of chemical transformations and their significance in everyday life.

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  • 2.4

    Signs Of A Chemical Change

    This section describes the signs indicating a chemical change, including changes in color, gas evolution, temperature changes, precipitate formation, and the production of sound or light.

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  • 2.5

    Activity: Rusting Of Iron

    This section explores the rusting of iron as a chemical change, defining its process and implications.

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  • 2.6

    Conclusion

    This section summarizes the distinctions between physical and chemical changes, emphasizing the importance of understanding these concepts in chemistry and daily life.

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  • 3

    Differences Between Physical And Chemical Changes

    This section explores the distinctions between physical and chemical changes, including definitions, key features, and examples.

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  • 4

    Common Chemical Changes In Daily Life

    Chemical changes such as rusting, crystallization, and combustion are common in daily life and involve the formation of new substances.

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  • 4.1

    Rusting Of Iron

    Rusting of iron is a chemical change that occurs when iron reacts with water and oxygen, producing iron oxide.

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  • 4.2

    Prevention Of Rusting

    The section discusses methods to prevent rusting of iron, emphasizing the importance of protective measures against moisture and air.

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  • 4.3

    Crystallization

    Crystallization is a key physical process used for purifying solid substances, which may involve chemical changes if a reaction is present before crystallization.

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  • 4.4

    Burning Of Substances (Combustion)

    The section on combustion explains the process of burning substances, highlighting it as a chemical change where new products like carbon dioxide are formed while heat and light are released.

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  • 5

    Additional Activities

    The section presents activities that demonstrate both physical and chemical changes, emphasizing the importance of understanding these changes.

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  • 5.1

    Activity: Burning Of A Candle

    This section explores the burning of a candle, highlighting both physical and chemical changes.

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  • 5.2

    Activity: Mixing Vinegar And Baking Soda

    This section discusses the chemical reaction when vinegar is mixed with baking soda, resulting in the formation of carbon dioxide gas.

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  • 6

    Summary

    This section summarizes physical and chemical changes, highlighting their definitions, examples, key features, and differences.

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References

chemistry ch2.pdf

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