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Biology Final Exam
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Is digesting food in the stomach a physical or chemical change? | Chemical change, because new substances are formed. |
| Rank states of matter by particle distance (Closest to Farthest). | Solid → Liquid → Gas |
| What are two key characteristics of a solid? | Definite volume and definite shape. |
| Water moving through a plant stem is an example of what change? | Physical change (water moves without changing identity). |
| Give two examples of physical changes involving water. | Ice melting and water boiling. |
| Which state of matter has the highest kinetic energy? | Gas |
| What happens to water particles as they boil? | They move faster and further apart. |
| What happens to steam molecules as they cool? | They begin to move slower. |
| Best evidence that iron rusting is a chemical reaction? | The surface turns reddish-brown and flakes off. |
| Does a liquid have a set volume and a set shape? | Yes (set volume), No (set shape). |
| Does a gas have a set volume or a set shape? | No (no set volume), No (no set shape). |
| Give an example of a physical change in the digestive system. | Teeth grinding food into smaller pieces. |
| Evidence that bread baking is a chemical reaction? | The dough expands and develops a fluffy texture. |
| Why is cellular respiration considered a chemical reaction? | It involves breaking and forming bonds between atoms. |
| In a chemical equation, what are the starting substances called? | Reactants |
| In a chemical equation, what are the resulting substances called? | Products |
| Why is juice classified as a liquid? | It has a fixed volume but takes the shape of its container. |
| Two characteristics of a liquid are: | Takes shape of container and has a definite volume. |
| Which process is a physical change: milk souring or ice melting? | Ice melting. |