Physical Change


 
 
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Physical Change

Physical Change or reversible changes :

  • 1.  When no new substance is formed after the change, it is called physical change.
  • 2.  Physical changes are usually reversible.
  • 3.  Examples: Melting of ice, melting of wax, etc.
  • 4.  Burning of candle is a chemical change because melted wax solidifies on cooling. However, when a candle burns, the wax is undergoing two changes at the same time: First, it melts and second, it burns.
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    Question : 1

    What are the examples of physical change ?

    Right Option : D
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    Question : 2

    Which of the following are the examples of physical change ?

    Right Option : A
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    Question : 3

    Which of the following are correct ?

    (a)  A physical change is the one that changes the shape, size, physical state or appearance of substance but not its chemical composition

    (b) In a physical change no new substance is formed .

    (c) Formation of dew, Drying if wet clothes, Breaking of glass, Bending of glass tube are examples of physical change:

    Right Option : D
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