Science, Tech, Math › Science Chemical, Physical, and Nuclear Changes Quiz Learn About the Ways Matter Changes Forms Share Flipboard Email This quiz tests whether you can identify chemical, physical, and nuclear changes. Hill Street Studios/Harmik Nazarian / Getty Images Science Chemistry Physical Chemistry Basics Chemical Laws Molecules Periodic Table Projects & Experiments Scientific Method Biochemistry Medical Chemistry Chemistry In Everyday Life Famous Chemists Activities for Kids Abbreviations & Acronyms Biology Physics Geology Astronomy Weather & Climate By Anne Marie Helmenstine, Ph.D. Anne Marie Helmenstine, Ph.D. Facebook Twitter Chemistry Expert Ph.D., Biomedical Sciences, University of Tennessee at Knoxville B.A., Physics and Mathematics, Hastings College Dr. Helmenstine holds a Ph.D. in biomedical sciences and is a science writer, educator, and consultant. She has taught science courses at the high school, college, and graduate levels. Learn about our Editorial Process Updated on July 03, 2019 1. Changing the size, shape, appearance, or volume of a substance without changing its composition is a: Chemical Change Physical Change Nuclear Change 2. Dissolving salt in water is an example of which type of change? Physical Nuclear Chemical 3. When a nuclear change takes place, which is true: Energy is destroyed. Energy is released. Energy is unchanged. 4. Mixing baking soda and vinegar forms bubbles. This is an example of a: Physical Change Nuclear Change Chemical Change 5. Burning a candle is an example of a: Chemical Change Physical Change Nuclear Change 6. Which state of matter undergoes the same amount of expansion for a given increase in temperature? solid liquid gas 7. Melting an ice cube is an example of a: Physical Change Chemical Change Nuclear Change 8. The formation of water from oxygen and hydrogen is an example of a: chemical change physical change nuclear change 9. The emission of an alpha particle during the decay of Uranium 238 is an example of a: chemical change physical change nuclear change 10. Beta emission during the decay of carbon 14 is an example of: chemical change physical change nuclear change Chemical, Physical, and Nuclear Changes Quiz You got: % Correct. Confused About Changes Ian Logan / Getty Images Nice work! However, you had a bit of trouble with chemical, physical, and nuclear changes, so you might wish to brush up on what they are and how to tell them apart from each other. For a fun hands-on chemical change demonstration, try the color change chemical volcano project. Are you ready to try another quiz? See how much you know about the chemistry of how stuff works. Share Your Results Share Flipboard Email Chemical, Physical, and Nuclear Changes Quiz You got: % Correct. Confident Identifying Changes in Matter Thinkstock Images / Getty Images Great job! You know a lot about chemical, physical, and nuclear changes. If you're still uncertain about the types of changes, you can review examples. You can also explore the characteristics of changes with these color change chemistry experiments. You did so well on this quiz, let's see if you can ace a slightly more difficult one. How much do you know about rock and mineral chemistry? Share Your Results Share Flipboard Email