Question
Give the main differences between physical changes and chemical changes.

Answer

PHYSICAL CHANGE CHEMICAL CHANGE
iNo, new substance is formed in a physical change. iNew substance is formed in a chemical change.
iiIt is a temporart change.iiA chemical change is a permanent change.
iiiIt is easily reversible.iiiThis process is usually irreversible.
ivVery little heat or light energy is usually absorbed or given out in this process.ivA lot of heat or light energy is absorbed or given out in this process.
vMass of substance does not alter.vMass of substance does alter in this process.

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