0
You're not changing the substance when you chop wood. Therefore, it is a physical change.
Wiki User
∙ 13y ago
Wiki User
∙ 12y agothe reason why cutting of wood is a physical change is because no new substance formed,if formed it will be different from the parent substance
Wiki User
∙ 11y agoYou are not changing the chemical composition of the tree; rather, you are only changing its physical, or external/outside, state.
Wiki User
∙ 7y agoDuring this operation a chemical reaction doesn't occur.
Anonymous
yes it is
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
Is the cutting of trees a physical or chemical change?
The act of cutting the tree is a physical change. However, there are chemical changes that take place as a result of cutting the tree. All plants have an ability to "feel" when they are being damaged and the plant cells around the damaged ones stiffen to attempt to prevent further damage.
Why cutting of tree branches is physical change?
Because any chemical changes occur.
If you cut down a tree do you release the carbon that is stored in it?
Cutting a tree is a physical change. To release the carbon, there has to be a chemical change. Burning or rotting will release the carbon.
What is an example of an irreversible chemical change?
Cutting down a tree. shredding of paper as well as same of the irreversible change
Is cutting of tree a chemical change?
No. Trees' leaves change colors beacuase when winter comes around, they will not have the energy to keep leaves, so they seal off the leaves from the rest of the tree. When the leaves are cut off from the rest of the tree, the chlorophyll in them dies, and turns brown.
Is breaking of a tree branch a physical or chemical change?
Yes, it is undoubtly physical itself. The cause of easy breaking eg. after chemical detoriation of its fibrous structure by molds can be chemical. The force by which it's breaking (wind, gravity) is physical however.
Is the cutting of trees a physical or chemical change?
The act of cutting the tree is a physical change. However, there are chemical changes that take place as a result of cutting the tree. All plants have an ability to "feel" when they are being damaged and the plant cells around the damaged ones stiffen to attempt to prevent further damage.
Why cutting of tree is a chemical change?
it is a physical change because its chemical composition does not change and no new substance is formed
Why cutting of tree branches is physical change?
Because any chemical changes occur.
If you cut down a tree do you release the carbon that is stored in it?
Cutting a tree is a physical change. To release the carbon, there has to be a chemical change. Burning or rotting will release the carbon.
Is cutting down a tree physical or chemical?
chemical change..... we just talked about this in science today and that is what my teacher said
Is cutting down a tree is chemical or physical?
chemical change..... we just talked about this in science today and that is what my teacher said
What is an example of an irreversible chemical change?
Cutting down a tree. shredding of paper as well as same of the irreversible change
Is breaking off a branch of a tree a physical change?
Breaking off a branch of a tree is a physical change.
Is cutting of tree a chemical change?
No. Trees' leaves change colors beacuase when winter comes around, they will not have the energy to keep leaves, so they seal off the leaves from the rest of the tree. When the leaves are cut off from the rest of the tree, the chlorophyll in them dies, and turns brown.
Are leaves falling from a tree a physical change?
grass is a physical change.
Is leaves falling from a tree chemical change or physical?
physical
