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?

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

1 answer

B. A chemical change occurred.

The color change and the rapid heating indicate that a chemical reaction has taken place, which involves the transformation of substances and the release or absorption of energy.