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Density

Question 10 • GA-GSE Physical Science A

Which scenario is an example of a physical change?

Answer
A
Wood is burned in a campfire and is turned into ash and smoke.
B
A piece of metal is left in the rain and forms rust.
C
Lead is melted into a liquid to form pellets.
D
Yeast turns sugar into energy, water, and carbon dioxide gas.

Explanation

Melting changes lead from a solid to a liquid, but the substance remains lead, so it is a physical change. Burning wood, forming rust, and yeast converting sugar all create new substances, making those chemical changes.

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