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Which statement best describes why a chemical change is different from a physical change?

A. A chemical change is used to identify characteristics of a substance, and a physical change identifies the behavior of a substance when in a reaction.

B. A chemical change is used by scientists to create new substances, and a physical change happens naturally.

C. A chemical change results in a different state of matter, and a physical change results in a new substance being formed.

D. A chemical change results in a new substance being formed; whereas, a physical change will result in a different state of matter.

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D because chemical change is a knew substance and physical change is different state of matter
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