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Chemical Properties

Question 6 • GA-GSE Physical Science A

Investigations were carried out in a science lab to explore the topic of chemical and physical changes.Investigation AStep 1. Add 5 tsp. salt to 100 ml warm water and stir until most or all of the salt is no longer visible.Step 2. Heat the salt solution on a burner until only a white solid remains.Investigation BStep 1. Mix 10 tsp. white sugar into 100 ml water and stir until most or all of the sugar is no longer visible.Step 2. Heat the sugar solution on a burner until the solution thickens and turns brown.

Answer
A
Investigation A, Step 1 and Investigation B, Step 1
B
Investigation A, Step 2 and Investigation B, Step 2
C
Investigation A, Step 2 only
D
Investigation B, Step 2 only

Explanation

Dissolving salt or sugar in water is a physical change because the substances’ identities do not change. Heating the salt solution in Investigation A, Step 2, removes the water and leaves the same salt behind, so that is also a physical change. In Investigation B, Step 2, the sugar turns brown as it is heated, showing that a chemical change has occurred. Thus the only chemical change is Investigation B, Step 2.

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