3.2a During a physical change a substance keeps its chemical composition and proper-

ties. Examples of physical changes include freezing, melting, condensation, boiling,

evaporation, tearing, and crushing.

3.2b Mixtures are physical combinations of materials and can be separated by physical

means.

3.2c During a chemical change, substances react in characteristic ways to form new

substances with different physical and chemical properties. Examples of chemical

changes include burning of wood, cooking of an egg, rusting of iron, and souring of

milk.

3.2d Substances are often placed in categories if they react in similar ways. Examples

include metals, nonmetals, and noble gases.

3.2e The Law of Conservation of Mass states that during an ordinary chemical reaction

matter cannot be created or destroyed. In chemical reactions, the total mass of the

reactants equals the total mass of the products.