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describe the difference between a physical and chemical change explain what happens during a checmical reaction

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Step-by-step explanation:

A physical change is a change that alters the physical properties of matter particularly the form and state.

In many cases the change is easily reversible. Examples are changes of state such as freezing, boiling, melting e.t.c

A chemical change is a change in which a new kind of matter is formed. It is always accompanied by energy changes which can either be evolution or absorption of heat or light or both.

The process is not easily reversible. Examples are combustion, rusting of iron, precipitation, e.t.c

During a chemical reaction, the reactants undergo a chemical change.

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