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Changes in matter: physical versus chemical changes

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Read the section "What Is A Chemical Change?" Which sentence from this section supports the conclusion that chemical changes are often noticeable?
A chemical change takes place when the composition of a substance is altered.
This rearrangement leads to the creation of brand new molecules.
Indicators of a chemical change can include a change in temperature, color or odor.
These changes lead to the formation of new substances.
Read the paragraph from the section "Chemical Change Or Physical Change?"

"Brass is a common example of an alloy. It's used to make musical instruments including trumpets and trombones. Brass is made up of about 60 percent copper and 40 percent zinc. It has different properties than either copper or zinc alone. Yet it is not the result of chemical reaction."

Which detail from this paragraph supports the conclusion that physical changes can result in the creation of unique substances?
It's used to make musical instruments including trumpets and trombones.
Brass is made up of about 60 percent copper and 40 percent zinc.
It has different properties than either copper or zinc alone.
Yet it is not the result of chemical reaction.
Read the selection from the introduction [paragraphs 1-2].

"Physical changes in matter are reversible. For example, an ice cube can melt into liquid water, and then the liquid water can be refrozen into an ice cube. A chemical change is very different. A burning log demonstrates this. The log turns to ashes. However, its ashes cannot be changed back into a log. The burning was a chemical change. Unlike a physical change, it cannot be easily reversed."

Which phrase from the selection helps the reader understand the meaning of "reversed"?
melt into
demonstrate this
turns to
changed back
The word "matter" is essential to understanding physical and chemical changes. Which sentence from the article explains what "matter" is?
Matter is anything that has mass and takes up space.
The tiny particles called atoms are the basic building blocks of all matter.
Matter is capable of undergoing changes, which are classified as either physical or chemical.
They can also affect the material's state of matter.