Examples of Physical Changes of Matter
1. Crushing a can.
The physical change that the can undergoes is its physical appearance is changed. It is physically different. 2. Melting an ice cube. In this example, the ice cube physical shape is changed because it melts and is in the state of a different substance. This is a changes the matter and mass of the ice. 3.Boiling Water This changes the matter of the object because some of the water will evaporate into steam, therefore making the mass of the water less. This makes it a physical change to the ice. 4. Breaking Glass This changes the state of the object because it makes many small pieces. This makes a physical change. 5. Crumbling Paper This changes how much space the paper takes up, so it physically changes the shape of the object. |