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It is important to understand the differences between chemical and physical changes. Chemical changes result in new substances, but physical changes do not. Which process is an example of a physical change?

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Answer:

Melting of ice

Step-by-step explanation:

A physical change is one in which just the physical properties of the matter is altered. Most phase changes reaction falls under this type of change.

  • Examples are boiling, melting, freezing, condensation, sublimation, magnetization of metals, breaking glass, cutting wood.
  1. No new kinds of matter is formed.
  2. The process is reversible
  3. No change in mass
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