CAIE IGCSE Chemistry 6.1.1 Physical and Chemical Changes and Questions

Classify changes by whether a new substance forms, using reversibility, equations, colour, gas and product evidence.

Syllabus
2026–2028
Course
Chemistry 0620

Exam points

  • identify physical changes such as melting, boiling and dissolving
  • identify chemical changes from new substances or products
  • use equations and observations to distinguish physical and chemical changes
  • classify changes using reversibility, colour, gas or product evidence

CAIE IGCSE Chemistry 6.1.1 Physical and Chemical Changes and Questions question 1

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When calcium carbonate is heated strongly, a gas is given off.
Which word describes this change?

A

chemical

B

exothermic

C

physical

D

reduction

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