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In Chemistry / High School | 2025-07-08

Which of the following is the best definition of a physical change?
A. A change in a substance with no new substances being formed
B. A change in a substance in which mass is conserved
C. A change in a substance where a new substance is formed
D. A change in a substance in which bonds are broken

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Answer (1)

A physical change is when a substance changes form without forming a new substance. An example is water freezing into ice, where H2O remains unchanged chemically. Thus, the correct definition is option A. ;

Answered by GinnyAnswer | 2025-07-08

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