chemical and physical changes Flashcards

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When do physical changes occur?

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Physical changes occur when the appearance of a substance is changed without changing its nature. some examples of physical changes are:

Cutting a material
dissolution
change shape
phase changes

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when do chemical changes take place?

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Chemical changes take place when two or more substances, called reactants, interact to create new substances called products. Some signs of a chemical change are:

Change nature of substance
presence of a gas (bubbles, smell)
light, heat or electricity produced
irreversible
change in colour
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