Science.7.6.C

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The student is expected to distinguish between physical and chemical changes in matter;
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Knowledge and Skills Statement

Matter and energy. The student distinguishes between element and compound, classifies changes in matter, and understands the properties of solution.

a pure substance that is made up of two or more different elements in a specific ratio

a pure substance that is made up of one type of atom 

substance that occupies space, has mass, and is composed of microscopic particles

a substance in which a solid, liquid, or gaseous substance is evenly distributed (or dissolved) within a liquid or sometimes a gas or solid

Research

Lott, Kimberly, and Anitra Jensen. “Changes Matter!” Science and Children 50, no. 2 (October 2012): 54–61. https://www.nsta.org/science-and-children#tab

Summary: "Changes Matter" outlines common misconceptions and possible overgeneralizations that students make regarding a physical change versus a chemical change. Investigations are included to help identify evidence of chemical changes and differences between chemical and physical changes.