What is a physical change?
Physical and Chemical Changes

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A physical change is a change that does not form a new substance and is often reversible. Examples include melting, freezing, and cutting.
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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 substances. Examples include rusting, burning, and cooking.
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What happens during a physical change?
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During a physical change, the form of a substance changes, but its chemical composition remains the same.
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What happens during a chemical change?
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During a chemical change, the chemical bonds between atoms are broken and new bonds are formed, resulting in new substances.
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Is melting ice a physical or chemical change?
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Melting ice is a physical change because it changes from solid to liquid without forming a new substance.
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Is rusting of iron a physical or chemical change?
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Rusting of iron is a chemical change because it forms a new substance, iron oxide.
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What is an example of a reversible physical change?
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An example of a reversible physical change is freezing water to make ice and then melting it back to water.
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