17
QuizMultiple Choice

Properties and Changes of Matter — Test

Question 17 • Physical Science

Which describes a feature of the physical changes of all substances?

Answer
A
can conduct heat and electricity
B
can dissolve in water
C
does not change the identity of a substance
D
rearranges atoms to form new substances

Explanation

A physical change affects a substance’s form or state but does not change what substance it is. For example, melting ice changes its state, but it remains water. So the correct choice is “does not change the identity of a substance.”

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