Concept explainers
(a)
Interpretation:
Whether the phenomenon of steam condensing and freezing to ice is a physical or a chemical change is to be stated.
Concept introduction:
The phenomenon in which matter is rearranged without losing its identity is called a physical change. The phenomenon in which matter changes its form and loses its identity is called a chemical change. A chemical change results from a
(b)
Interpretation:
Whether the phenomenon of the explosion of hydrogen and oxygen gases is a physical or a chemical change is to be stated.
Concept introduction:
The phenomenon in which matter is rearranged without losing its identity is called a physical change. The phenomenon in which matter changes its form and loses its identity is called a chemical change. A chemical change results from a chemical reaction, while a physical change results when matter changes forms but not its chemical identity.
(c)
Interpretation:
Whether the phenomenon of the vaporization of bromine to brown gas is a physical or a chemical change is to be stated.
Concept introduction:
The phenomenon in which matter is rearranged without losing its identity is called a physical change. The phenomenon in which matter changes its form and loses its identity is called a chemical change. A chemical change results from a chemical reaction, while a physical change results when matter changes forms but not its chemical identity.
(d)
Interpretation:
Whether the phenomenon of the conversion of sodium metal to white powder is a physical or a chemical change is to be stated.
Concept introduction:
The phenomenon in which matter is rearranged without losing its identity is called a physical change. The phenomenon in which matter changes its form and loses its identity is called a chemical change. A chemical change results from a chemical reaction, while a physical change results when matter changes forms but not its chemical identity.
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