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Interpretation:
The steps in the reaction that involve a physical or a chemical change are to be identified.
Concept introduction:
A physical change is accompanied by a change in the physical
A chemical change is accompanied by a change in the chemical structure of the atoms and molecules involved in it. The physical properties like melting point, texture, smell, color, etc are changed. The molecules and atoms involved undergo breakage of bonds and formation of new bonds to form different molecules.
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