Physical & Chemical Changes (Cambridge (CIE) O Level Chemistry): Exam Questions

Exam code: 5070

3 mins3 questions
1
1 mark

Which of the following processes represents a physical change?

  • Acid base neutralisation

  • Metal displacement reactions

  • Boiling ethanol

  • Combustion of magnesium

2
1 mark

Physical and chemical changes are different processes. Which of the following rows correctly identifies characteristics of each one?

 

chemical change

physical change

A

no new substance formed

change of state

B

no new substance formed

involves electron transfer

C

new substance formed

involves electron transfer

D

new substance formed

change of state

    3
    1 mark

    Which process is a physical change?

    • cracking of an alkane

    • hydration of ethene

    • fractional distillation of petroleum

    • thermal decomposition of calcium carbonate