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Chemical Properties — Unit test

Question 17 • GA-GSE Physical Science A

Which is most likely a physical change?

Answer
A
cutting a substance into four pieces
B
burning a substance into ash and smoke
C
reacting a substance chemically to form a new substance
D
combining a substance with water to make rust

Explanation

A physical change alters a substance’s size or shape without changing what it is made of. Cutting a substance into four pieces changes its size, so it is the most likely physical change. Burning, forming a new substance through a reaction, and making rust are chemical changes.

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