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Which statement is correct?

A. Physical changes produce new substances; chemical changes do not.
B. Chemical changes produce new substances; physical changes do not.
C. Both physical changes and chemical changes produce new substances.
D. Neither physical changes nor chemical changes produce new substances.

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Answer:

B. Chemical changes produce new substances; physical changes do not.

Step-by-step explanation:

Physical changes only alter appearances, while chemical changes are interactions that create new chemical formulas.

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