Section 3.2 Changes in Matter
Physical Changes Alter a substance without changing its composition Cutting paper Crumbling foil Changes in the state of matter are physical changes!! Only appearance was altered!
Condensation
Chemical Changes Process in which one or more substances change into new substances Also known as a chemical reaction Examples: Rusting Fermenting
Chemical Change
Five Indicators of Chemical Reactions 1. Change in Odor 2. Change in Color 3. Solid/liquid Precipitate is Formed 4. Gas Formed 5. Release/Absorption of energy (heat)
Odor Change
Color Change
Liquid Precipitate
Energy Released
Gas Formed
Conservation of Mass Mass in neither created nor destroyed during a chemical reaction Mass is always conserved This is a law!!!
Mass of Reactants = Mass of Products