2. Which of the following represent chemical processes? Which represent physical processes? a. Calcium chloride dihydrate (CaCl₂ *2H₂O) slowly heated in a crucible to become calcium chloride (anhydrous). b. A hydrocarbon such as propane (C,H₂) undergoes combustion to power a grill. c. A rock climber's rope becomes frayed and turns the color of the rocks. d. A dog urinates on an air conditioner coil and the coils become corroded.
States of Matter
The substance that constitutes everything in the universe is known as matter. Matter comprises atoms which in turn are composed of electrons, protons, and neutrons. Different atoms combine together to give rise to molecules that act as a foundation for all kinds of substances. There are five states of matter based on their energies of attraction, namely solid, liquid, gases, plasma, and BEC (Bose-Einstein condensates).
Chemical Reactions and Equations
When a chemical species is transformed into another chemical species it is said to have undergone a chemical reaction. It consists of breaking existing bonds and forming new bonds by changing the position of electrons. These reactions are best explained using a chemical equation.
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