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Which is the least reliable indicator of a chemical change?

change of color

change of odor

formation of gases

change of shape

User DonJuma
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1: a chemical change

2: the components of the pure substance will not be able to be separated by physical means

3: true

4: false

5:change of shape

6:a chemical change

7: false

8:false

9:solid

10: It reacts with hydrogen to form a gas.

11:false

12: false

User Scott Davis
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I think the correct answer from the choices listed above is the last option. The least reliable indicator of a chemical change would be a change in shape. It does not indicate that a reaction happened. It can be that the substance was cut or crushed only. Hope this answers the question.
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