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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 changes in size, shape, or state of matter.

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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 rusting, baking, and combustion.

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Does a physical change alter the chemical composition of a substance?

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No, a physical change does not alter the chemical composition of a substance.

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What happens to matter during a physical change?

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Matter begins and ends as the same substance during a physical change.

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Is melting butter for popcorn a physical or chemical change?

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Melting butter for popcorn is a physical change.

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What is an example of a chemical reaction?

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Cookies baking in an oven is an example of a chemical reaction.

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Which of the following is NOT a physical change: crumpled paper, pencil sharpening, shrunken clothing, or rust?

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Rust is NOT a physical change; it is a chemical change.

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What is an example of a physical change?

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Examples of physical changes include breaking glass, melting ice, and dissolving sugar in water.

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

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A physical change affects physical properties without changing the substance's identity, while a chemical change results in the formation of new substances.

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Can a physical change be reversed?

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Many physical changes can be reversed, such as freezing and melting water.

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