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What is the difference between a physical change and a chemical change?
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A physical change involves a change in the physical state or appearance of a substance without altering its chemical composition. Examples include changes in state (solid to liquid) or physical shape. In contrast, a chemical change results in the formation of new substances with different chemical properties. Chemical changes involve the breaking and forming of chemical bonds.
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