Write down the differences between physical and chemical changes of substances. Provide one example for the same.
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Explanation:
Physical Change Chemical Change
When a substance undergoes a physical change, its composition remains the same despite its molecules being rearranged. When a substance undergoes a chemical change, its molecular composition is changed entirely. Thus, chemical changes involve the formation of new substances.
Physical change is a temporary change. A chemical change is a permanent change.
A Physical change affects only physical properties i.e. shape, size, etc. Chemical change both physical and chemical properties of the substance including its composition
A physical change involves very little to no absorption of energy. During a chemical reaction, absorption and evolution of energy take place.
Some example of physical change is freezing of water, melting of wax, boiling of water, etc. A few examples of chemical change are digestion of food, burning of coal, rusting, etc.
Generally, physical changes do not involve the production of energy. Chemical changes usually involve the production of energy (which can be in the form of heat, light, sound, etc.)
In a physical change, no new substance is formed. A chemical change is always accompanied by one or more new substance(s).
Physical change is easily reversible i.e original substance can be recovered. Chemical changes are irreversible i.e. original substance cannot be recovere
PHYSICAL CHANGES
- Physical changes are temporary and reversible.
- During a physical change, no new substance is formed.
- During a physical change, the composition and properties of original substance is not altered.
- Example- Boiling of milk.
CHEMICAL CHANGES
- Chemical changes are permanent and irreversible.
- During a chemical change, a new substance is formed.
- During a chemical change, the composition and properties of original substance is altered.
- Example- Curdling of milk.