Chemical Properties

Question 4 • GA-GSE Physical Science A

Which statement best describes a physical change?

Answer

Changes can occur to certain chemical properties of the substance, but the overall shape of the substance will remain the same.

Changes can occur to certain physical properties of the substance, but the overall shape of the substance will remain the same.

Changes can occur to physical properties of a substance, but the chemical composition of the substance remains the same.

Changes can occur to chemical properties of a substance, but the chemical composition of the substance remains the same.

Explanation

A physical change affects a substance’s physical properties, such as its size, shape, or state, without changing what it is made of. For example, melting ice changes its state, but it remains water. Choice C correctly states that the chemical composition remains the same.

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