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Today, we’re going to learn about physical changes. A physical change occurs when a substance changes its physical form but does not form a new substance. Can someone give me an example of a physical change?
How about melting ice?
Great example! Melting ice is a perfect illustration of a physical change. What happens to the ice?
It turns into water.
Exactly! And remember, the water can freeze back into ice. This is a key feature of physical changes—their reversibility. How does melting ice affect the energy?
It absorbs heat!
Correct! Physical changes typically involve minimal energy changes. Let’s summarize: Physical changes do not create a new substance, they are reversible, and they primarily involve physical properties.
Now, let's explore some more examples of physical changes. Who can name another example?
Dissolving salt in water!
Excellent! When salt dissolves, does it create a new substance?
No, it’s still salt; you can recover it if you evaporate the water.
Correct! Is there a change in size or shape when cutting paper?
Yes! The paper gets smaller but still remains paper.
Exactly! These examples reinforce that physical changes alter the form or appearance without changing the substance itself.
Let's perform an activity to see physical changes in action. Who wants to describe what we will do?
We’ll melt some ice and then freeze it again!
Great! As the ice melts, what do you think will happen to its properties?
The shape and state change, but it's still water.
Correct! When we freeze the water back, it will return to its original state as ice. Can someone tell me what this activity demonstrates?
It shows that physical changes are reversible!
Exactly! Remember, the key takeaway is that in physical changes, no new substances are created, only the state or appearance of the original substance changes.
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A physical change is a change in which no new substance is formed, and the original substance can be recovered. These changes affect only the physical properties like shape, size, color, state (solid, liquid, gas), etc.
A physical change refers to transformations that do not create any new material. For instance, when ice melts, it turns into water, but it remains water; no new substance is created. This change only affects the state of the matter, such as turning solid ice into liquid water, and can be reversed by freezing the water back into ice.
Think of a rubber band. When you stretch it, it becomes longer. However, if you release it, it returns to its original shape. No new material is created; the rubber band is still rubber, just in a different state.
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Physical change: A transformation that does not create a new substance.
Reversibility: A defining feature of physical changes where the original substance can return.
Energy involvement: Physical changes usually involve little or no energy changes.
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Melting of ice into water is a physical change where the state changes but not the substance.
Cutting a piece of paper does not change its chemical identity; it’s still paper.
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Ice melts to water, oh so clear, it's just a shift, not something to fear.
Once there was a block of ice named Icy that melted into a stream, showing how changes can flow yet return back to their dream.
Remember 'Murder'', 'Cater' and 'Bridge' for the changes: Melting, Cutting, and Boiling.
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What is a Physical Change?
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Example of a reversible change?
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Term: Physical Change
Definition:
A change that affects one or more physical properties of a substance without altering its chemical composition.
Term: Reversible
A change that can be undone or reversed, returning the substance to its original form.
Term: Energy Change
The process of energy being absorbed or released during a change.
Through simple activities, such as observing the melting of ice or the boiling of water, we see first-hand how these changes occur and conclude that they are indeed physical changes.
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