A) The example of only a physical change is dry ice becoming vapor. This is a change in the state of matter (sublimation) without altering the chemical composition of the substance.
A) The option that demonstrates a chemical change is iron (Fe) reacting to water (H₂O) and oxygen (O) to form iron oxide (Fe₂O₃). This involves a chemical reaction that produces a new substance.
A) A reliable way to observe that a chemical change has occurred when two substances come in contact with one another is to monitor for the release of a gas. The production of gas is a common indication of a chemical reaction taking place.