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QuizMultiple Choice

Physical Properties

Question 20 • GA-GSE Physical Science A

What happens when a substance undergoes a physical change?

Answer
A
Some physical properties change, but the substance keeps its identity.
B
No physical properties change, and the substance keeps its identity.
C
Some physical properties change, and the substance changes its identity.
D
No physical properties change, but the substance changes its identity.

Explanation

In a physical change, a substance may change in appearance, shape, size, or state, but its chemical identity stays the same. For example, melting ice changes it from a solid to a liquid, but it remains water. Therefore, the correct choice is “Some physical properties change, but the substance keeps its identity.”

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