How Are Physical and Chemical Changes Alike
Physical changes involve states of matter and energy. No new substance is created during a physical change, although the matter takes a different form. The size, shape, and color of matter may change. Physical changes occur when substances are mixed but don’t chemically react.

Can something be both a physical and chemical change?

When a candle burns, both physical and chemical changes take place. Eating of food is another example where both physical and chemical changes occur simultaneously.

What do physical and chemical properties have in common?

All matter has physical and chemical properties. … Chemical properties describe the characteristic ability of a substance to react to form new substances; they include its flammability and susceptibility to corrosion. All samples of a pure substance have the same chemical and physical properties.

Sarah Jenkins

Sarah Jenkins

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Sarah Jenkins is a veteran tech journalist with over 12 years of experience covering artificial intelligence, mobile innovations, and digital ethics. Her insights have appeared in leading technology publications worldwide.

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