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Irreversible means that something can not be changed back. If you could change something back (ice back into water, for instance) then that process is reversible.

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What are some example of irreversible changes?

1. An egg, if u cook it, u cant change it back 2. Coffee powder, if u put it with warm water, u cant change it back to coffee powder if it's a cup of coffee already.


What is the difference between reversible and irreversible communication?

The difference between reversible and irreversible is that reversible changes can be changed and irreversible changes cannot. Apart from sometimes but it usually is really hard. Also when the change is reversible no new substances are formed. When the changes are irreversible they are. Something that is reversible can be changed, something that is irreversible cannot be changed. For example, bread into toast is an irreversible reaction, because you cannot turn the toast back into bread.


Is firework exploding a chemical or physical change?

I guess it is a chemical change as the exploded fireworks cant be regained back which is possible in a physical change and not in a chemical change.


Is suntanning a physical change?

A physical change is something that you can undo as easily as its caused, such as making a salad, or getting dressed. A chemical change is something you cant reverse, like making a milkshake. You couldn't sepereate the. milkshake back into milk and ice cream. Same case as tanning, you cant just suck the melanin back out of your skin, making suntanning a chemical change.


Is mealting an example of physical or chemical change?

it is a physical change most of the times because you can get i back into its original form. for ice, or plastic... its physical. but for styrofoam, its a chemical change because you cant get it back.

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Is coal burning an irreversible change?

yes after it is burnt it cant go back again


What the meaning of irrevocabble?

Cant be changed back, irreversible, can not be revoked.


Is cutting of wood is reversible or irreversible change?

if you chop down a tree and cut it into a bunch of little peices... can you put that tree back together so that it can continue on living its boring tree life? the answer is no it is irreversible


Whether the change caused in tar by heating is reversible?

it can't be changed,i.e.,irreversible change...


What is irreversible change?

Irreversible change refers to a process or reaction that cannot be undone or reversed to its original state. This type of change often results in a permanent transformation of the system involved, making it impossible to return to its initial condition. Examples include burning of paper, rusting of metal, or cooking of food.


Is adding lemon juice to red cabbage juice reversible or irreversible?

reversable


How does bread turn to toast?

with or without jam It's an irrversible change because you can't turn it back to regular unbrowned bread.


What are some example of irreversible changes?

1. An egg, if u cook it, u cant change it back 2. Coffee powder, if u put it with warm water, u cant change it back to coffee powder if it's a cup of coffee already.


What is the difference between a physical and change?

chemical is when you change something into a new substance and you CANT get what you had before back (EX:burning wood it turns to ash you can get it back to wood). physical is something when you change how it looks and you CAN get it back (EX:tearing paper you just changed the shape or powder juice mix you add it to water and mix it up you can still get i back you just cant see the powder boil it to get the powder back). Hope this helps


How do you set the date back on Pokemon pearl?

this is something you cant do on pearl but you can do it on your ds on the settings there you can change your date and it will change on your pearl too but be shure to change it back cause its a little anoying when you dont now the it is ;-)


What is the difference between reversible and irreversible communication?

The difference between reversible and irreversible is that reversible changes can be changed and irreversible changes cannot. Apart from sometimes but it usually is really hard. Also when the change is reversible no new substances are formed. When the changes are irreversible they are. Something that is reversible can be changed, something that is irreversible cannot be changed. For example, bread into toast is an irreversible reaction, because you cannot turn the toast back into bread.


What is the difference between a chemical change and a physical one?

chemical change is reversible whereas physical is irreversible e.g a paper after getting burnt cant be converted to paper again this is a physical change