Original Project
Substances, Chemical Reactions, and Conservation of Matter
Item SC072003: Chemical reactions produce solids, liquids, or gases.
Which of the following statements about chemical reactions is TRUE?
- Chemical reactions produce solids, liquids, or gases.
- Chemical reactions produce gases but not liquids or solids.
- Chemical reactions occur between liquids but not between gases or solids.
- Chemical reactions occur between solids and liquids but not between solids and gases.
- Distribution of Responses
- Students Responding Correctly
| Group | Correct | Total | Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1494 | 2315 | 65% |
| Grades | |||
| 6–8 | 747 | 1195 | 63% |
| 9–12 | 733 | 1098 | 67% |
| Gender | |||
| Male | 663 | 1077 | 62% |
| Female | 801 | 1194 | 67% |
| Primary Language | |||
| English | 1329 | 2044 | 65% |
| Other | 120 | 208 | 58% |
- 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.