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What is the difference between physical and chemical change?
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May 12, 2016 1:08AM
In a physical change the nature of the substance has not changed, just the way it looks, feels or tastes. Examples of physical changes are: glass breaking, water changing into ice, whipping cream.
In chemical change the nature or chemical composition of the substance is changed. Examples of chemical change are: iron changing to rust, burning leaves, food spoiling.
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