Question

Is the following a chemical change or a physical change? A pencil is sharpened in a pencil sharpener, leaving behind shaving. Physical Change Chemical Change

Answer 1

*Physical Change.*
A physical change in a substance doesn't change what the substance is.
A Chemical change, there is a chemical reaction, a new substance is formed and energy is either given off or absorbed.

Answer 2

This is an example of physical change, because the pencil's chemical composition does not change.