Question

Why is spoiling food a chemical change?

Answer 1

1. Spoiling of food is a chemical change as it involves the breakdown of the food particles by the microbes.
2. When the food gets spoiled certain properties of that food are loosed and some are gained, as there is a new change happening it is a chemical change.
3. Spoilage of food is indicated by the foul smell. So change in odor is an indicator of a chemical change.