Question

explain why the burning of paper is said to be an irreversible chemical change where as tearing of paper is known as an irreversible physical change



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Answer 1

Explanation:

Burning of paper is a chemical change when paper is burnt the chemical composition of the paper is changed at the molecular level. Subsequently the paper is turned into ash this chemical change is am irreversible change. Hence compared burning of paper is a chemical change and tearing of paper is physical change