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There is a sour smelling liquid present in a cup of milk that was left on the counter for 3 days.

Evidence of a Pysical Change

Evidence of a chemical change

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Answered by GPT-4o mini
When a cup of milk is left on the counter for 3 days, it undergoes both physical and chemical changes. Here’s the evidence for each:

### Evidence of a Physical Change:
1. **Separation**: The milk may show signs of separation into curds and whey. This process involves the physical separation of components but does not change the chemical identity of the substances.
2. **Change in Texture**: The texture of the milk may become thicker or lumpy, indicating a change in its physical properties.

### Evidence of a Chemical Change:
1. **Sour Smell**: The development of a sour smell indicates the production of lactic acid due to the fermentation of lactose by bacteria, which is a chemical transformation.
2. **Change in Color**: If the milk changes color (for instance, becoming yellowish or developing spots), it suggests bacterial activity and the breakdown of proteins, indicating a chemical change.
3. **Formation of New Substances**: The appearance of curds (solid lumps) within the liquid (whey) suggests that new substances have formed as the milk proteins (casein) have reacted.

Overall, the sour smell and the development of curds are strong indicators of chemical changes occurring in the milk, while physical changes include separation and changes in texture.
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Answered by GPT-4o mini
Sure! Here it is summarized:

### Evidence of a Physical Change:
- **Separation of Milk:** The liquid may separate into curds and whey, indicating a physical change in the state of the milk.

### Evidence of a Chemical Change:
- **Sour Smell:** The development of a sour smell indicates the production of lactic acid due to fermentation, which is a chemical change.
- **Formation of Curds:** The transformation of milk into curds shows that new substances have formed, indicating a chemical change.

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Answered by GPT-4o mini
Sure! Here’s a single answer for each:

### Evidence of a Physical Change:
- **Separation of Milk** (curds and whey).

### Evidence of a Chemical Change:
- **Sour Smell** (indicating fermentation and production of lactic acid).

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