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Question 25
2.5 pts
Which of the following statements describes a difference
between a chemical change and a physical change in a
substance?
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o The result of a chemical change is a different
composition; in a physical change, the composition
remains the same.
o A physical change occurs only in elements: a
chemical change occurs only in compounds.
O A chemical change occurs only in elements; a
physical change occurs only in compounds.
The result of a physical change is a different

Answer 1

Answer:

o The result of a chemical change is a different  composition; in a physical change, the composition  remains the same.

Explanation:

In a chemical change, new kinds of matter are produced although the atoms are the same.

For physical changes, no new kinds of matter formed. Only the state of substances changes.

• Most chemical changes are usually irreversible
• Physical changes are reversible in most parts.
• Changes in state and form are salient characteristics of physical changes.
• When new products are formed from the reactants, it is an indicator of a chemical change.