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Substances, Chemical Reactions, and Conservation of Matter
Item SC029003: Forming a white solid by mixing two clear liquids is an example of a chemical reaction.
Which of the following is an example of a chemical reaction?
- Water evaporating from a pot on a hot stove
- Sand being removed from sea water by filtration
- A spoonful of sugar dissolving in a glass of water
- A white solid forming when two clear liquids are poured together
Answer Choice |
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| n = 2869 |
6–8 n = 1645 |
9–12 n = 1216 |
Male n = 1376 |
Female n = 1436 |
English n = 2503 |
Other n = 302 |
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| A. | Water evaporating from a pot on a hot stove | 19% | 21% | 15% | 20% | 17% | 19% | 19% |
| B. | Sand being removed from sea water by filtration | 9% | 9% | 9% | 10% | 8% | 8% | 15% |
| C. | A spoonful of sugar dissolving in a glass of water | 18% | 19% | 16% | 17% | 18% | 17% | 23% |
| D. | A white solid forming when two clear liquids are poured together | 54% | 51% | 59% | 53% | 56% | 56% | 43% |