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What is it called when you alter the form of rocks by physical or chemical processs?
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∙ 6y ago
This process is called weathering.
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What is weathering that does not alter the chemical composition of the rock called?
The type of weathering that does not alter the chemical composition of the rock is called physical weathering. The acid weathering usually alter the chemical composition of a rock.
What are changes that alter the form of matter without changing its basic chemical composition are called?
These are physical changes.
When you cook food is it a chemical or physical change?
It is a chemical change because the heat and whatnot alter the chemical makeup.
Is putting color to icing chemical or physical change?
Coloring causes only a physical change to icing because it does not alter the chemical characteristics of the icing.
What are Chemicals that can alter consciousness perception mood and behavior called?
Chemical substance that alter perceptions and mood are called Psychoactive Drugs.
Does cooking alter chemical composition of food?
It goes through physical change if you alter the components through changing it through gas, solid, Liquid
Is breaking glass a chemical property?
No breaking glass is not a chemical reaction, which is what i think you mean. Breaking the glass does not alter the chemical makeup or properties of the glass. Instead breaking glass is a physical reaction because it does alter the size of the glass and its appearance
Is wood rotting a chemical change or physical change?
it is a chemical reaction because a new substance is formed when the wood rots
What is the differnce between physical and chemical change?
Chemical changes alter the chemical makeup of a substance... physical changes only change the way something looks, it does not modify the chemical properties.
Is fertilizing a lawn a chemical or physical change?
chemical change
Is cutting grass a chemical property or physical?
Neither. It is a physical activity. See the link below for an explanation of physical and chemical properties.
Is mowing the a lawn physical change?
Mowing the lawn is a physical change. Cutting your hair isn't a chemical change, it's still hair, and it will grow back :) Chemical changes alter the identity of a substance, whereas physical changes do not.
