SSC MTS EXAM

SSC

CHEMISTRY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Angelina mixes 2 substances together in a beaker. The beaker becomes hot and the liquid changes color.Did a chemical reaction occur?
A
yes, because the properties changed and a new substance was made.
B
no, because the properties did not change.
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Tell students that sometimes when two (or more) substances are mixed together, a change occurs and another substance (or substances) is created. This is called a chemical reaction. Gas may form, heat may be produced, and color may change. These types of changes indicate that a chemical reaction has occurred.

Detailed explanation-2: -Ripping, tearing, smashing, stirring, squishing, and changing the shape of a substance by mixing it with another is called a physical change. Chemical changes occur when a new, third substance is created by combining two substances.

Detailed explanation-3: -A change in color is also another characteristic of a chemical reaction taking place. For example, if one were to observe the rusting of metal over time, one would realized that the metal has changed color and turned orange. This change in color is evidence of a chemical reaction.

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