The diagram shows a test tube of pure copper (II) sulfate, CuSO4, solution before, during, and after the addition of iron, Fe, shavings.

Which of the following correctly makes and supports a claim about the change that occurred?

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A physical change occurred which is evidenced by the change in color of the solution.
A chemical change occurred which is evidenced by the change in color of the solution.
A physical change occurred which is evidenced by the dissolved iron in the solution.
A chemical change occurred which is evidenced by the dissolved iron in the solution

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A chemical change occurred which is evidenced by the change in color of the solution.

Explanation: The addition of iron shavings to the copper (II) sulfate solution resulted in a chemical reaction where the iron displaced the copper in the compound, forming iron sulfate and copper metal. This is supported by the observed change in color of the solution.