Michael mixes two chemicals together in a beaker. The chemicals change color, and the beaker heats up quickly. What kind of change most likely occurred?

Question

A.
Only a physical change occurred.
B.
No change occurred.
C.
A mixture formed.
D.
A chemical change occurred.

Answer 1

D. A chemical change occurred.

The evidence of a color change and the beaker heating up suggests a chemical reaction took place, indicating that a chemical change occurred.