Is a brown apple a chemical change?

Answer 1

An apple turning brown is both a chemical and a physical change. Physically it changes appearance by turning brown. Chemically it oxidizes when the air comes in contact with the enzymes and chemicals in the fruit.

Answer 2

Yes, it is a chemical reaction called oxidation, similar to metal rusting. For details about it and ways to stop it happening read the following article:

http://ezinearticles.com/?Keep-Apple-Slices-From-Turning-Brown-Naturally&id=2614321

Answer 3

The rotting of apples is a chemical change. Decomposition is the chemical breakdown of dead organisms. When an apple rots, the chemical make-up of the fruit changes, and there is no way for it to revert back to its original state.

Answer 4

It is both physical and chemical change as it changes its appearance ,

and it results in a new substance also

Answer 5

Since the apple is rotting and a new sunstance has been formed yes it would be a chemical change. Mold is always a chemical change too. Hope this helps. :)

Answer 6

It is a chemical change because cut apples turn brown through the process of oxidation.

Answer 7

chemical change

Answer 8

No, It is because chemical change.

Answer 9

Yes

Answer 10

Yes