Description
About Physical and Chemical Change.
Characteristics of Chemical Change.
About Physical and Chemical Change.
Characteristics of Chemical Change.
Question:
Riya accidentally leaves an iron nail outside in the rain. After a few days, she notices that it has turned reddish-brown in color.
Is this a physical change or a chemical change? Explain why.
Answer:
This is a chemical change because a new substance (rust, which is iron oxide) is formed when iron reacts with oxygen and water from the air. The change is permanent, and the nail cannot be turned back into pure iron by simple physical methods.
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