Chemical VS Physical Changes

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What is a physical change?

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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 breaking, melting, or dissolving.

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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. It involves a chemical reaction and the rearrangement of atoms. Examples include burning, rusting, and digestion.

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When you break a cracker into pieces, what type of change is it?

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Physical change.

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What happens during a chemical change?

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During a chemical change, one or more new substances are formed, and the original substances lose their properties.

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Is water melting a physical or chemical change?

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Physical change.

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What is an example of a chemical change?

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Burning wood is an example of a chemical change.

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What is an example of a physical change?

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Ice melting into water is an example of a physical change.

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What occurs when water turns from a liquid to a solid?

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This is a physical change.

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What is the difference between a physical change and a chemical change?

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A physical change does not create new substances, while a chemical change does.

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What is rusting an example of?

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Rusting is an example of a chemical change.