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QuizMultiple Choice

Elements, Compounds, and Mixtures — Unit test

Question 15 • SVHS Chemistry 1 $FA

Which of these is an example of a physical change?

Answer
A
sugar, when heated, producing carbon dioxide and water
B
solid ice, when heated, turning into liquid water
C
sodium, when exposed to chlorine, forming sodium chloride
D
aluminum, when heated in air, forming aluminum oxide

Explanation

A physical change alters a substance’s form or state without changing what it is made of. When solid ice melts, it becomes liquid water, but its chemical composition remains H₂O; the other choices describe reactions that produce new substances.

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