PAKISTAN INTERNATIONA SCHOOL, ENGLISH SECTION, RIYADH
UNIT 15 PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL CHANGES
TEST/ANSWER KEY
Name: _________________________________ Grade 5_____ Marks ( /20)
Q1. Fill in the blanks: (6)
Energy Chemical Physical Ash External Fossil
a) A physical change is a change only in the physical appearance of a
substance.
b) Physical changes can be caused by external factors.
c) A chemical change involves a chemical reaction.
d) Fossil fuels are formed from the remains of organisms that died millions of
years ago.
e) Energy is either given off or taken during a chemical change.
f) As wood burns, it turns into a silver grey powder called ash.
Q2. Answer the following questions using the terms ‘chemical change’ or
‘physical change’. (6)
a) Reaction of vinegar with bicarbonate of soda. chemical change
b) Burning of natural gas. chemical change
c) Cutting cloth physical change
d) Melting butter physical change
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e) Breaking glass physical change
f) Baking a cake chemical change
Q3. How does rust form? (1)
Rust forms when metals like iron combine with oxygen and moisture when
exposed to air for some time.
Q4. When can physical changes occur? Name any two. (2)
Physical changes occur when materials are pressed, twisted, hammered,
bent, pulled, heated or cooled.
Q5. Besides natural gas, what other materials can be burned for cooking? (2)
Charcoal and alcohol-containing gel fuels can be burned for cooking.
Q6. Write down three uses of bicarbonate of soda. (3)
a) Put out a fire
b) Clean rubbish bins
c) Absorb litter odours.