Middle School Physical Science

Middle School Physical Science explores the fundamental concepts of matter, energy, and the interactions between them through engaging experiments and real-world applications.

Advanced Topics

Chemical Reactions

What Happens in a Chemical Reaction?

In a chemical reaction, substances mix and change into new substances. Atoms rearrange, breaking old bonds and forming new ones.

Signs of a Reaction

  • Color change
  • Temperature change
  • Gas bubbles
  • Formation of a solid (precipitate)

Everyday Chemistry

Cooking, baking, and even rusting are all chemical reactions! When you bake a cake, heat causes the ingredients to react and form something new.

Why It Matters

Chemical reactions power batteries, fuel cars, and even help plants grow through photosynthesis.

Examples

  • Mixing vinegar and baking soda produces bubbles of carbon dioxide gas.

  • Iron objects rust when they react with air and water.

In a Nutshell

Chemical reactions create new substances by rearranging atoms.