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Question
Give a reason why – Rusting of iron is a chemical change but, the magnetization of iron is a physical change.
Solution
Rusting of iron is a chemical change as composition changes, the reddish-brown flaky powder is formed with new properties and is irreversible, permanent change but magnetization of iron is temporary and reversible change with no change in composition is a physical change.
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