Physical Changes

Physical change

A physical change occurs when a substance changes in form, shape, or state but does not become a new substance. Some examples of physical change include melting ice, tearing paper, and dissolving sugar in water. These changes are usually reversible, meaning the substance can return to its original form. Rec...

Have you ever noticed ice melting into water or a paper being cut into tiny pieces? These are great examples of physical changes in matter!

A physical change happens when matter changes size, shape, or state without becoming a different substance.

For example, when ice melts into water, it changes from a solid to a liquid, but it’s s...