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What is a chemical change?

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A change where one or more new substances are created.

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What are the signs of a chemical change evident in a fire?

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Color change, producing heat, light produced, all of the above.

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

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Chemical changes the substance's identity; physical does not.

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What is an example of a physical change?

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The melting of wax.

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Why is dissolving candy considered a physical change?

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Because a new substance is NOT formed, and this can be reversed.

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What happens to the identity of a substance during a chemical change?

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The identity of the substance changes.

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Can physical changes be reversed?

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Yes, physical changes can often be reversed.

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What is an example of a chemical change?

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Burning wood, which produces ash and smoke.

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What is a common indicator of a chemical change?

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Production of gas, such as bubbles.

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Is freezing water a physical or chemical change?

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Freezing water is a physical change.

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