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Which set of procedures and observations indicates a chemical change?

(1) Ethanol is added to an empty beaker and the ethanol eventually disappears.
(2) A solid is gently heated in a crucible and the solid slowly turns to liquid.
(3) Large crystals are crushed with a mortar and pestle and become powder.
(4) A cool, shiny metal is added to water in a beaker and rapid bubbling occurs.

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The answer is (4), (3) is merely a change in composition, thus not chemical but physical.

Answer: (4).