Which of the following observations would indicate a chemical change has occurred?

A) Melting ice
B) Breaking a glass
C) Dissolving sugar in water
D) Color change in a reaction mixture

1 answer

The observation that would indicate a chemical change has occurred is:

D) Color change in a reaction mixture

A color change often signifies that new substances have formed as a result of a chemical reaction. The other options (melting ice, breaking a glass, and dissolving sugar in water) represent physical changes rather than chemical changes.