State one basic difference between a physical change and a chemical change.

  • A
    Physical change is reversible,chemical is not.
  • B
    No new substance is formed in physical change,whereas a new substance is formed in chemical change.
  • C
    Physical change involves energy,chemical does not.
  • D
    Physical change is permanent,chemical is temporary.

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