Chemistry for Today: General, Organic, and Biochemistry
9th Edition
ISBN: 9781305960060
Author: Spencer L. Seager, Michael R. Slabaugh, Maren S. Hansen
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 1, Problem 1.8E
Classify each of the following as a physical or chemical change, and give at least one observation, fact, or reason to support your answer.
a. A stick is broken into two pieces.
b. A candle burns.
c. Rock salt is crushed by a hammer.
d. Tree leaves change color in autumn.
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Chemistry for Today: General, Organic, and Biochemistry
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