Is disolving salt in water a physical or chemical change? Explain.
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It is a physical change.
Explanation:
When we dissolve salt in water, no new substance is formed (chemical composition does not change). So it is a physical change.
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Chemical Change
Explanation:
Therefore, dissolving salt in water is a chemical change. The reactant (sodium chloride, or NaCl) is different from the products (sodium cation and chlorine anion). Thus, any ionic compound that is soluble in water would experience a chemical change.
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