Original Project
Substances, Chemical Reactions, and Conservation of Matter
Item SC072004: 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 solids and gases but not liquids.
- 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 | 1694 | 2496 | 68% |
| Grades | |||
| 6–8 | 858 | 1277 | 67% |
| 9–12 | 831 | 1211 | 69% |
| Gender | |||
| Male | 793 | 1207 | 66% |
| Female | 872 | 1238 | 70% |
| Primary Language | |||
| English | 1477 | 2147 | 69% |
| Other | 178 | 287 | 62% |
- NRC Framework
- PS1.B Many substances react chemically with other substances to form new substances with different properties.
- Notes
- NGSS says only that new substances are formed in chemical reactions, not whether they can be solids, liquids, or gases.