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Which of the following is NOT an example of a chemical reaction?

a. sodium and chlorine forming salt
b. a candle burning forming carbon dioxide
c. a marshmallow releasing carbon when burned
d. ice turning into water

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A) Sodium and chlorine forming salt, in this reaction salt is a new product with different properties than sodium or chlorine

Therefore it is a chemical reaction

B) A candle burning to form carbon dioxide, in this reaction carbon dioxide is a new product with different properties than the candles wax

Therefore it is a chemical reaction

C) Marshmallow releasing carbon is similar to the above one

Therefore it is a chemical reaction

D) Ice turning into water, in this reaction the water can be transformed into ice by freezing it

Therefore it is not a chemical reaction

The answer to your question is D) Ice turning into water

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