SCIENCE REVISION QUESTIONS
Circle the correct answer for each question.
1. Which description best defines a reversible change?
A) A change where a new substance is formed.
B) A change which is permanent and cannot be undone.
C) A change where the substance can be returned to its original form.
D) All changes caused by heating.
2. Burning a piece of paper is an example of what type of change?
A) Reversible change
B) Irreversible change
3. Melting butter in a hot pan is an example of a:
A) Reversible change (it can freeze again)
B) Irreversible change (it can't be turned back into a block)
4. Which of these is an example of an irreversible change?
A) Freezing water to make ice.
B) Baking a cake.
C) Melting chocolate.
D) Dissolving sugar in water.
5. What is a key indicator that an irreversible change has taken place?
A) A change in shape.
B) A change in state (solid to liquid, etc.).
C) A new substance is formed which cannot be changed back to the original material.
D) The material becomes warmer
Section 2: True or False
Decide whether each statement is True or False.
6. Dissolving salt in water is a reversible change.
(True / False)
7. Frying an egg is a reversible change because you can cool the egg down.
(True / False)
8. Tearing a piece of paper is an irreversible change because you cannot make it whole
again.
(True / False)
9. Rusting of iron is an example of an irreversible change.
(True / False)
Section 3: Short Answer and Examples
10. Give 5 examples of a reversible change that happens around your house.
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11. Give 6 examples of an irreversible change that happens around your house.
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12. Explain why boiling an egg is an irreversible change.
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13. Explain why cutting a piece of paper is an irreversible change.
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14. A learner dissolved some salt in a beaker of water
Is dissolving an irreversible change? Explain
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15. Give another name of the following changes
Reversible change _______________________________________
Irreversible change _____________________________________