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When water turns into steam is it a chemical change?

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no, physical. The steam can return to water if cooled. Chemical changes are irreversible.

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Is steam turning into water chemical or physical?

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Of a kettle boils and water turns to steam is it a chemical or physical reaction?

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Does water change into ice at its boiling point?

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What kind of change occurs when water turns to steam?

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Is steam a chemical raection?

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Why liquid water changing into steam is a physical not a chemical change?

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Is boiling water into steam is chemical change?

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Why does water change into a solid when it is heated?

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