Why is this an example of a physical change?
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Responses
the paper molecules change their state of matter
the paper molecules change their state of matter
the paper molecules break up
the paper molecules break up
the paper molecules remain paper molecules
the paper molecules remain paper molecules
the paper molecules become smaller
1 answer
The correct response is:
the paper molecules remain paper molecules
This is because tearing paper does not change the chemical composition of the paper molecules; they are still paper molecules, just in different sizes or shapes. This is why tearing paper is considered a physical change rather than a chemical change.
