Question

What happened to the clay when pressed?

Answer 1

Answer:

Its size and shape changes. However, as this is purely a physical process, no new substances are formed and the modelling clay can be brought back into its original form.

Answer 2

When the clay is pressed:

• If you press clay, it will mould depending on the form or texture you apply. Clay is a rigid, adhesive fine-grained soil that is often red, yellow, or blue in colour that forms a width in the soil.
• If you modify the shape of modelling clay by pushing or pulling it, it will stay in that shape. Moulding dough and clay with force are possible.
• It changes in shape as well as size. However, because this is only a physical process, no new compounds are created, and the modelling clay may be returned to its former state.