Which of the following best describes how chemical changes differ from physical changes?

A. Physical changes produce no new substances and chemical changes do.

B. Physical changes always involve the formation of a gas while chemical changes may not.

C. Physical changes can occur inside or outside the substance; chemical changes always occur outside.

D. Physical changes involve a change of state; chemical changes involve a change of shape.

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Chemistry

Richmond

21 December, 19:09

Which of the following best describes how chemical changes differ from physical changes?

A. Physical changes produce no new substances and chemical changes do.

B. Physical changes always involve the formation of a gas while chemical changes may not.

C. Physical changes can occur inside or outside the substance; chemical changes always occur outside.

D. Physical changes involve a change of state; chemical changes involve a change of shape.

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Morgan Bond · Answer 1

A is the answer.

Explanation:

Physical changes do not change the substance's composition but just the outside qualities. However, chemical changes change the composition of the substance and it's chemical properties.