(a)
Interpretation:
Shredding of newspaper has to be classified as a chemical or physical change.
Concept Introduction:
In matter, changes are familiar and common occurrences. Similar to the properties of matter, changes in matter can also be classified as physical change and chemical change.
Process in which, the physical appearance of the substance changes but not the chemical composition is known as physical change. Some of the examples are melting, freezing, evaporation etc.
Process in which, the chemical composition of the substance changes is known as chemical change. All
(b)
Interpretation:
Solidification of molten wax has to be classified as a chemical or physical change.
Concept Introduction:
In matter, changes are familiar and common occurrences. Similar to the properties of matter, changes in matter can also be classified as physical change and chemical change.
Process in which, the physical appearance of the substance changes but not the chemical composition is known as physical change. Some of the examples are melting, freezing, evaporation etc.
Process in which, the chemical composition of the substance changes is known as chemical change. All chemical reactions are examples of chemical change because the composition changes.
(c)
Interpretation:
Unrefrigerated container of milk sours has to be classified as a chemical or physical change.
Concept Introduction:
In matter, changes are familiar and common occurrences. Similar to the properties of matter, changes in matter can also be classified as physical change and chemical change.
Process in which, the physical appearance of the substance changes but not the chemical composition is known as physical change. Some of the examples are melting, freezing, evaporation etc.
Process in which, the chemical composition of the substance changes is known as chemical change. All chemical reactions are examples of chemical change because the composition changes.
(d)
Interpretation:
Trimming of finger nails has to be classified as a chemical or physical change.
Concept Introduction:
In matter, changes are familiar and common occurrences. Similar to the properties of matter, changes in matter can also be classified as physical change and chemical change.
Process in which, the physical appearance of the substance changes but not the chemical composition is known as physical change. Some of the examples are melting, freezing, evaporation etc.
Process in which, the chemical composition of the substance changes is known as chemical change. All chemical reactions are examples of chemical change because the composition changes.
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