Original Project
Substances, Chemical Reactions, and Conservation of Matter
Item SC065004: Burning a marshmallow is an example of a chemical reaction.
Which of the following is an example of a chemical reaction?
- A marshmallow turning black when heated over a fire
- A powder dissolving in water to make lemonade
- An ice cube melting into a puddle of water
- Salt crystals being crushed into a powder
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- Students Responding Correctly
| Group | Correct | Total | Percent |
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| Grades | |||
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| 9–12 | 522 | 1096 | 48% |
| Gender | |||
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| Female | 660 | 1809 | 36% |
| Primary Language | |||
| English | 1232 | 3150 | 39% |
| Other | 116 | 315 | 37% |