mmersive Reader A physical change can sometimes result in a color change. Which of the following situations shows this? A Milk turns yellow when it spoils. B Dough becomes darker when it is baked into cake. C A red candy dissolves and turns water pink. D A match turns black when it is burned.

Answer 1

A physical change typically involves a change in appearance but not in the chemical composition of a substance. Among the options provided:

• A: Milk turns yellow when it spoils (this is a chemical change).
• B: Dough becomes darker when it is baked into cake (this involves a chemical change due to cooking).
• C: A red candy dissolves and turns water pink (this is a physical change – the candy's color is simply dispersing in the water).
• D: A match turns black when it is burned (this is a chemical change).

The best example of a physical change resulting in a color change is C, where a red candy dissolves and turns the water pink.