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Classification of Change: Physical Changes

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Physical Changes:

Physical change: A substance undergoes changes only in its physical properties, such as shape, size, colour and state, and no new substance is formed.

Characteristics of Physical Changes:

The physical changes are temporary changes that can be easily reversed to form the original substance. In such a change, no new substance is formed.
Thus, we noticed that the important characteristics of physical changes are as follows:

  • No new substance is formed in this change.
  • It is a temporary change and is generally reversible.
  • A temporary change in colour may take place.
  • Very little energy (heat, etc.) is either absorbed or evolved.

Change Description Type of Change
Magnet and Iron Filings Iron filings are attracted to a magnet. Physical change: both the filings and magnet remain unchanged.
Rosebud to Blooming Rose A bud opens into a flower. Physical change: no new substance forms.
Ice to Water Ice melts into water. Physical change: composition remains the same (H₂O).

 

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