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Physical Change

➢ In physical change, only form or state, size, or shape changes.

Example: If a piece of paper is cut up into small pieces it is still a

paper.

( A physical change in the shape and size.)

➢ Does not result in a new material; thus, the new form may be changed

back into the old form or state.

Example: Water turns to ice and ice melting to water.

(Ice and water are both H2O. The identity of the matter is not

changed, just the state is being changed.)

➢ Physical change affects the appearance.

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