Question

Tearing of paper is irreversible. It is therefore a chemical change. Justify you answer.

Answer 1

Explanation:

The tearing of paper is an irreversible change as we cannot get back the original sheet of paper from the pieces. ... The pieces of paper obtained have the same molecules as the original sheet of paper. Thus, tearing of a paper sheet is a not a chemical change, but it is a physical change.

Answer 2

Answer:

Tearing of paper

Explanation:

Tearing of paper IS an irreversible change because we cannot join up the paper into exactly the same. But when we recycle a paper it changes into another substance it doesn't change itself to its original shape size or colour.