Chemical
Chemical
Chemical
Chemical Changes
Chemical changes take place on the molecular level. A chemical change produces a new
substance. Examples of chemical changes include combustion (burning), cooking an egg,
rusting of an iron pan, and mixing hydrochloric acid and sodium hydroxide to make salt and
water.
Physical Changes
Physical changes are concerned with energy and states of matter. A physical change does not
produce a new substance. Changes in state or phase (melting, freezing, vaporization,
condensation, sublimation) are physical changes. Examples of physical changes include
crushing a can, melting an ice cube, and breaking a bottle.
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