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Water evaporating from a puddle is an example of a

physical property.
physical change.
chemical property.
chemical change.

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It is an example of physical change. The molecules are not changing, so it is not chemical, and a physical property is something that a physical thing has.


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Answer: physical change.

Step-by-step explanation:

A chemical change is defined as a change in which a change in chemical composition takes place. A new substance is formed in these reactions. Example: Corrosion of iron.

Chemical property is defined as the property of a substance which becomes evident during chemical changes. Example: Reactivity with other substances

A physical change is defined as a change in which there is alteration in shape, size etc. No new substance gets formed in these reactions. Example: evaporation of water

Physical property is defined as the property of a substance which becomes evident during physical changes. Example: Boiling point

Thus Water evaporating from a puddle is an example of a physical change.

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