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Is Dissolving of salt in water a physical or chemical change

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Answer:

Chemical here's why.

Step-by-step explanation:

For example salt dissolving in water is usually considered to be a physical change, however the chemical species in salt solution (hydrated sodium and chlorine ions) are different from the species in solid salt.

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Answer:

it is a physical change

Step-by-step explanation:

When salt dissolves in water, there is a physical change. A new substance has not been created because the molecules of salt did not bond with the water

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