
Which statement(s) about chemical and physical changes is correct?
Which process represents a physical change?
Granite is a hard igneous rock often used in making kitchen countertops. It is mined at a granite quarry, where the rock is cut from Earth’s crust and broken into usable pieces. What part of the digestive process is most similar to granite mining? 7.3(B)
Sunlight, chlorophyll, carbon dioxide, and water transform into glucose and oxygen. This process can best be described as a —
During an investigation, students make observations and compare the results of different models of digestion. The chart shows the differences in the three simulations.


A student was given a diagram of the digestive system and asked to identify areas which participate in physical and chemical digestion. Which locations participate in chemical digestion? 7.2(C)
A child chews a cracker but does not swallow it. At first the cracker tastes salty. The child notices that as the cracker becomes mushy, it begins to taste sweet. What does this change in taste indicate?
When making pancakes for breakfast, a student mixes milk and vinegar to make buttermilk. As a result of mixing milk and vinegar, the milk curdles. The student concludes that a change has occurred because a precipitate formed. What type of change in matter does milk curdling represent?
Which statement is an example of a physical change of matter?
What is a possible prediction for what would happen if there were no chemical changes occurring in the digestive system?
Two forms of digestion occur in the mouth. Which form is identified during the chewing process?
Which statement does NOT indicate a physical change?
Which statement is NOT an example of a physical change when baking brownies?
A science teacher begins a lesson on digestion by having students slowly chew dry cereal. Students use their teeth to break the cereal into smaller pieces as it is mixed with saliva. What is the most important safety consideration for this lesson? 7.1(A)
Students conduct various investigations with paper to determine if the changes result in a chemical or a physical change. During the investigation, they crumble, fold, tear, and burn pieces of paper. Following the investigation, what is the best way for students to clean up? 7.1(B)
A group of students investigates antacids to determine if antacids cause a chemical change in the stomach. A pH of 7 is neutral and a pH of 0 is very acidic. Results of testing the antacid tablets are shown in the table. Which statement is a valid conclusion? 7.2(D)