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What is a chemical change?

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A chemical change is a change that creates a new substance, often releasing light or heat.

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What is a physical change?

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A physical change is a change in an item's properties like its shape, size, or density without creating a new substance.

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Identify the change: Glass breaking.

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Physical Change

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Identify the change: Wood burning.

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Chemical Change

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Identify the change: Ice cream melting.

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Physical Change

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What are examples of chemical changes?

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Examples include burning, rusting, and cooking.

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What are examples of physical changes?

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Examples include melting, freezing, and dissolving.

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Can a physical change be reversed?

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Yes, many physical changes can be reversed, like freezing and melting.

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Can a chemical change be reversed?

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No, chemical changes usually cannot be reversed easily.

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What happens to the molecules during a chemical change?

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The molecules rearrange to form new substances.