Asked by Britney Robinson on Sep 23, 2024
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Which statement is an example of a physical change?
A) A chunk of coal is burned to produce carbon dioxide.
B) In the troposphere, sulphur dioxide and water vapour reacts to produce sulphuric acid.
C) A plant converts carbon dioxide into carbohydrate.
D) Confetti is cut from pieces of paper.
Physical Change
A type of change in which the form of matter is altered but one substance is not transformed into another, maintaining the material's chemical properties.
Carbon Dioxide
A colorless, odorless gas produced by burning carbon and organic compounds and by respiration. It is naturally present in the air and absorbed by plants in photosynthesis.
- Gain insight into the rule of matter preservation and its ramifications.
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Taisya Nickole4 days ago
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Cutting confetti from pieces of paper is a physical change, meaning the composition of the paper does not change.
Learning Objectives
- Gain insight into the rule of matter preservation and its ramifications.