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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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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