SHREE KRISHNA INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL, VALSAD

WORKSHEET 2023–2024
Chap. 5. Physical and Chemical changes.
Name: _____________________________________ Grade: VII
Roll No: ____________________ Subject : Science
Date:_______________________
Subtopic: Physical changes
 Multiple Choice Questions
Q.1. Which of the following is a physical change?
(a) Rusting of iron (b) Combustion of magnesium ribbon
(c) Burning of candle (d) Melting of wax
Q. 2. Paheli's mother made a concentrated sugar syrup by dissolving sugar in hot water. On cooling
crystals of sugar got separated. This indicates a
(a) physical change that can be reversed. (b) chemical change that can be reversed.
(c)physical change that cannot be reversed. (d) chemical change that cannot be reversed.
Q.3 Which of the following is not an example of physical change?
(a) neutralisation b)evaporation
(c) melting of ice d)condensation
Q. 4. Which of these can never happen in a physical change?
[a. Change in the size of objects b. Change in the state of matter
c. Change in the shape of object d. Change in the composition of matter
Assertion and Reasoning
Q.7. Assertion (A): Burning of any substance is always a chemical change.
Reason (R): A chemical change is also called a chemical reaction.
(a) Both assertion (A) and reason (R) are true and (R) is correct explanation of assertion (A).
(b) Both assertion (A) and reason (R) are true, but reason (R) is not the correct explanation of assertion (A).
(c) Assertion (A) is true, but reason (R) is false.
(d) Assertion (A) is false, but reason (R) is true.
Q.8. Assertion (A): Formation of manure from leaves is a chemical change.
Reason (R): The chemical properties of manure and leaves are similar.
(a) Both assertion (A) and reason (R) are true and (R) is correct explanation of assertion (A).
(b) Both assertion (A) and reason (R) are true, but reason (R) is not the correct explanation of assertion (A).
(c) Assertion (A) is true, but reason (R) is false.
(d) Assertion (A) is false, but reason (R) is true
 Very Short Answer Type Questions
1. What kind of change is shown by tearing of paper?
2. Name the physical properties that may change in a physical change?
3. Which property do not change in both the physical and chemical changes?
4. Why evaporation a physical change?

 Long Answer Type Questions

Q. 1. Give two examples for each of the following cases:
(a) Physical changes which are reversible.
(b) Physical changes which are not reversible.

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Subtopic: Chemical changes

 Multiple Choice Questions

Q.1. Which of the following is a chemical change?
(a) Twinkling of stars (b) Cooking of vegetables
(c) Cutting of fruits (d) Boiling of water
Q.2. Which of the following is/are true when milk changes into curd ?
(i) Its state is changed from liquid to semi-solid. (ii) It changes colour.
(iii) It changes taste. (iv) The change cannot be reversed.
Choose the correct option from below:
(a) (i) and (ii) are correct (b) (ii) and (iii) are correct
(c) (i), (iii) and (iv) are correct (d) (i) to (iv) are correct.
Q.3. Two drops of dilute sulphuric acid were added to 1 g of copper sulphate powder and then a small
amount of hot water was added to dissolve it (step I). On cooling, beautiful blue-coloured crystals
got separated (step II). Step I and step II are:
(a) physical and chemical changes, respectively. (b) chemical and physical changes, respectively.
(c) both physical changes. (d) both chemical changes.
Q.4. Which of the following will result in a chemical change?
(a) Adding curd to milk (b) evaporation(c) Mixing salt and water (d) condensation

 Very Short Answer Type Questions

 Short Answer Type Questions
Q.1. Explosion of a firework is a chemical change. State the energy which is absorbed and evolved in this
chemical change.

 Long Answer Type Questions

Q. 1. Give an example of a chemical reaction for each of the following situations:

(a) A change in colour is observed.
(b) Gas is evolved.
(c) Sound is produced

Subtopic: Rusting of Iron

 Multiple Choice Questions
Q1. A man painted his main gate made up of iron, to
(i) prevent it from rusting. (ii) protect it from the sun.
(iii) make it look beautiful . (iv) make it dust free.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
(a) (i) and (ii) (b) (ii) and (iii) (c) only (ii) (d) (i) and (iii)
Q.2. Galvanisation is a process used to prevent the make it beautiful.
(a) Iron (b) Zinc (c) Aluminium (d) Copper
 Very Short Answer Type Questions
1. What is galvanisation?
2. What are two methods to prevent rusting?
3. Which components in the air cause rusting?
 Short Answer Type Questions
Q.1. Define crystallisation. What are crystals?
Q.2. (a) What is rusting?
(b) Write an equation to represent the process of rusting.
 Long Answer Type Questions
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1. . If you leave a piece of iron in the open for a few days, it acquires a film of brownish substance, called
rust.
(a) Do you think rust is different from iron?
(b) Can you change rust back into iron by some simple method?
(c) Do you think formation of rust from iron is a chemical change?
(d) Give two other examples of a similar type of change.
 Very Short Answer Type Questions
Q.1. State whether the following statements are true or false:
(a) When a candle burns, both physical and chemical changes take place.
(b) Anaerobic bacteria digest animal waste and produce biogas.
(c) Ships suffer a lot of damage though they are painted.
(d) Stretching of a rubber band is not a physical change.
Q. 2. Melting of wax is a change where a solid changes to a liquid state. Give one more such change which
you observe in your surroundings.
 sShort answer type questions.
Q. 1. Match the items of Column I with the items of Column II.
Column I Column II
(a) Large crystals i) Turns lime water milky
(b) Depositing a layer of zinc on ii) Physical change
iron
(c) Souring of milk iii) Rust
(d) Carbon dioxide iv) Sugar candy (Mishri)
(e) Iron oxide v) Chemical change
(f) Dissolving common salt in water vi) Galvanisation
Ans a)________, b)________, c)________, d)________, e)________, f)________,
Q.2. Fill in the blanks in the following statements using the words given in the box.
(rusted, colourful, substance, chemical, physical, reversible, iron oxide, object change.)
(a) Making sugar solution is a _______________ change.
(b) A physical change is generally ____________
(c) Grinding of wheat grain changes its size. It is a _____________ change.
(d) Iron benches kept in lawns and gardens get ___________. It is a ____________change because
a new _________________ is formed.
Q.3. Classify the following processes into physical or chemical changes:
(a) Beating of aluminium metal to make aluminium foil.
(b) Digestion of food.
(c) Cutting of a log of wood into pieces.
(d) Burning of crackers.
Q.4. Write word equations for two chemical reactions with the help of materials given in the box.
(Air, copper sulphate, iron, vinegar, iron oxide, carbon dioxide, iron sulphate, copper, lime water, water)
Q. 5. Explain the following:
(a) Lime water turns milky by passing carbon dioxide gas into it.
(b) Bubbles are produced when acetic acid is added to a solution of sodium hydrogen carbonate.
(c) Chemical changes.
. Q.1. Choose the correct option:
Q.3. Brass, an alloy of copper and zinc, is said to be a mixture, not a compound. Why is that?
(a) Different pieces even from the same brass sample always have different physical properties
(b) No new molecule is formed or exists in brass as compared to copper and zinc.
(c) It is easy to perfectly separate brass into its constituents copper and zinc.
(d) A metal cannot react chemically to form a compound with any other element.
Q.4. Match the following:
1. Pure Salt a. Iron
2. Photosynthesis b. Iron sulphate
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 3. Zinc coat c. Chemical change
4. Freezing d. Crystallisation
5. Green e. Physical change
Ans. 1. ____ 2. C_____3. ____ 4. ______ 5. ______
Q.5. Fill in the blank:
____________ is chemically known as iron hydroxide.
Q.6. State True or False for the given statement.
The hardening of cement is reversible change. ________
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Q.9. An iron rod is heated till it becomes red-hot.
Select the correct response with explanation.
a. No, because no new substance is formed.
b. No, because the rod does not change its state.
c. Yes, because the iron rod turns red when heated.
d. Yes, because heat is absorbed by the iron rod. Is heating of the iron rod a chemical change?
Q. 10. Which of the following statements is true? Circle 'Yes' or 'No' to mark your response.
Is this statement true? Yes or No
All metals rust
Rust is an oxide of iron
Rusting is a reversible change.
Q.11. Ramesh describes how roti is made in his house in 5 steps. Here are the 5 steps:
i Wheat grains are ground to make flour.
ii Flour is mixed with water to make soft dough.
iii Small balls of dough are flattened out with a rolling pin.
iv The flat round dough is cooked on a pan.
v The crisp roti is coated with a layer of butter. In which of the above steps does a physical change
take place and in which one does a chemical change
Chemical change:_____________________________________________________________
Physical change: _______________________________________________________________
 Passage Based Questions
1. Seema wants to bake vanilla cake. She followed the instructions as per the recipe. She made a batter
with flour, butter, powdered sugar, milk and vanilla essence. She then added 1 tsp of baking powder to
the batter and mixed them together. In a separate bowl, she took ½ tsp baking soda and mixed ½ tsp
vinegar to it, the pair "foamed up". She poured that into the batter and mixed well. She noticed bubbles in
the batter and the batter looked fluffy.
Q.1 Baking soda and vinegar are chemically called ______________ respectively.
a) sodium carbonate and acetic acid (b) sodium hydrogen carbonate and acetic acid
(c) sodium hydroxide and oxalic acid (d) sodium hydrogen carbonate and oxalic acid
Q.2. When vinegar and baking soda were mixed together, the pair "foams up" because:
(a) nitrogen gas was produced (b) oxygen gas was produced
(c) carbon dioxide gas was produced (d) ammonia gas was produced
Q.3. Baking a cake is a:
(a) Physical change (b) Chemical change
(c) Reversible change (d) Both (a) and (b)
Q.4. What two things will happen if the gas produced in the above case is passed through lime water?
Q.5. Write chemical equation of:
(a) Reaction between baking soda and vinegar.
(b) Reaction when the emitted gas is passed through lime water.
 Long Answer Type Questions
Q.1. State four important differences between physical and chemical changes
Q.2. (a) What is alloying and an alloy ?
(b) Name an alloy of iron. How is it formed? How is it better than iron?
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Q.3. (a) When magnesium ribbon burns in air it leaves behind a powdery ash. What is the powdery ash?
(b) What happens when magnesium ash is dissolved in water?
(c) Write the chemical equation for the above reaction.
(d) What do you conclude from the above experiment?
 News paper Articles
Understanding Rust: The Science Behind Rustings
By Jane Doe, Science Correspondent

Rust is a common term we hear about, especially when we see old metal objects like bikes, fences, or cars.
But what exactly is rust, and how does it form? Let’s dive into the fascinating world of chemistry to
understand rusting.
What is Rust?
Rust is a reddish-brown flaky substance that forms on iron and its alloys, such as steel, when they are
exposed to moisture and oxygen over time. This process is called rusting. The scientific name for rust is iron
oxide.
The Rusting Process
Rusting is a chemical reaction that happens when iron reacts with oxygen in the presence of water or
moisture in the air. Here’s a simple breakdown of the process:
1. Oxidation: Iron reacts with oxygen to form iron oxide.
2. Hydration: Iron oxide reacts with water to form hydrated iron oxide, which is what we commonly
call rust.
The chemical equation for this reaction is: 4 Fe+3 O2+6 H2O→4 Fe(OH)34 \, \text{Fe} + 3 \, \text{O}_2 +
6 \, \text{H}_2\text{O} \rightarrow 4 \, \text{Fe(OH)}_34Fe+3O2+6H2O→4Fe(OH)3
Why is Rust a Problem?
Rust can cause significant damage to metal objects and structures. It weakens them by eating away at the
metal, making them brittle and less durable. This is why it’s important to protect metal objects from rusting,
especially things like bridges, cars, and household tools.
Preventing Rust
There are several ways to prevent rust:
 Painting or Coating: Applying a layer of paint or a special coating can protect metal from coming
into contact with water and oxygen.
 Galvanizing: This involves coating iron or steel with a layer of zinc. Zinc reacts with oxygen to form
a protective layer that prevents rust.
 Using Stainless Steel: Stainless steel contains chromium, which forms a protective layer of
chromium oxide on the surface, preventing rust.

Fun Experiments to Try at Home

You can try simple experiments to see rusting in action and understand how to prevent it. For example:
 Nail in Water: Place an iron nail in a cup of water and observe how it rusts over a few days.
 Oil Coating: Coat one nail in oil and leave another plain. Place both in water and see which one rusts
faster.
Understanding rust and how to prevent it is an essential part of keeping our metal objects and structures in
good condition. Next time you see something rusty, you’ll know exactly what’s happening and why it’s
important to take care of it!
Comprehension Questions
1. What is rust and what causes it to form?
2. What are the two main steps in the rusting process?
3. Write the chemical equation for rusting.
4. Why is rusting a problem for metal objects and structures?
5. List three methods to prevent rust and briefly explain each.
6. Describe an experiment you can do at home to observe rusting.
7. Why does coating an iron nail in oil prevent it from rusting?

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