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What is the difference between physical and chemical change?

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a physical Change is when you change the form, but not the object. such as when you grind wood, you get wood chips. same thing different form. a chemical Change is When You change the substance by adding another substance
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There are several differences between a physical and chemical change in matter or substances. A physical change in a substance doesn't change what the substance is. In a chemical change where there is a chemical reaction, a new substance is formed and energy is either given off or absorbed.
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