What is a physical change?
Physical vs. Chemical Changes

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A physical change is a change that affects one or more physical properties of a substance without altering its chemical composition. Examples include melting ice, boiling water, and breaking glass.
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What is a chemical change?
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A chemical change is a change that results in the formation of new chemical substances. Examples include rusting iron, burning wood, and baking a cake.
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Can you give an example of a physical change?
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An example of a physical change is freezing water to make ice.
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Can you give an example of a chemical change?
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An example of a chemical change is the reaction of vinegar and baking soda, which produces carbon dioxide gas.
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What happens to the molecules during a physical change?
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During a physical change, the molecules may change their arrangement or state (like solid, liquid, gas) but their chemical structure remains the same.
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What happens to the molecules during a chemical change?
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During a chemical change, the molecules rearrange to form new substances with different chemical properties.
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Is dissolving sugar in water a physical or chemical change?
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Dissolving sugar in water is a physical change because the sugar can be recovered by evaporating the water.
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