Question

Which of the following physical changes shows a change in a substance’s state of matter? A a piece of paper being torn in half B clay being molded into a bowl C an ice cube being crushed D liquid water becoming steam

Answer 1

The physical change that shows a change in a substance’s state of matter is **D: liquid water becoming steam**. This process involves the transition of water from a liquid state to a gaseous state (steam).

The other options listed (A, B, and C) involve changes in shape or form, but do not change the state of matter.