Question

PLEASE ANSWER WITH EXPLANATION

Val cut a cold apple into slices, placed the slices on a plate, and left the plate on the kitchen counter. Over the next two hours, Val observed that the apple slices started to dry out and turn brown. She also noted that the apple slices warmed to room temperature, and a couple of fruit flies started to fly around them. Which of the following would be a good Claim and Evidence explaining if a chemical or physical change occurred?

A. This is an example of a chemical change. My evidence that supports this claim is that the apple is room temperature.

B. This is an example of a chemical change. My evidence that supports this claim is that the apple changed color.

C. This is an example of a physical change. My evidence that supports this claim is that the apple changed color.

D. This is an example of a physical change. My evidence that supports this claim is that the apple is room temperature.

Answer 1

The answer is D

Step-by-step explanation:

The answer is D because the apple went from being cold to the temperature of the room. No chemicals or anything were done to the apples. They were just set on the counter so this is a physical change. The apples turning room temperature was the cause of the apples turning brown, so the best answer is D.

Answer 2

Answer:B

Explanation: A chemical change is something that is irreversible