Original Project
Substances, Chemical Reactions, and Conservation of Matter
Item SC049003: A chemical reaction always results in the formation of a new substance, which can be a solid, liquid, or gas.
Which of the following always results from a chemical reaction?
- Fire
- Bubbles
- A new substance that is a solid
- A new substance that can be a solid, liquid, or gas
- Distribution of Responses
- Students Responding Correctly
| Group | Correct | Total | Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 2162 | 3653 | 59% |
| Grades | |||
| 6–8 | 1404 | 2428 | 58% |
| 9–12 | 753 | 1217 | 62% |
| Gender | |||
| Male | 1005 | 1763 | 57% |
| Female | 1122 | 1819 | 62% |
| Primary Language | |||
| English | 1936 | 3203 | 60% |
| Other | 185 | 377 | 49% |
- NRC Framework
- PS1.B Many substances react chemically with other substances to form new substances with new properties.
- Notes
- NGSS does not say whether the new substances can be solids, liquids, or gases.