The five pieces of evidence that prove a chemical change or chemical reaction has occurred are:
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Release of Light and Heat: Energy is released in the form of light and heat, indicating that a chemical reaction has taken place.
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Formation of a Precipitate: When two liquids are combined and a solid is produced, that solid is known as a precipitate, indicating a chemical change.
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Unexpected Temperature Change: A noticeable change in temperature, whether heat is released (exothermic reaction) or absorbed (endothermic reaction), suggests a chemical reaction has occurred.
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Unexpected Color Change: A change in color when two substances are mixed can indicate a chemical reaction, as the formation of new substances may involve the emergence of different colors.
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Production of Gas: The formation of bubbles or the release of gas during the reaction signifies a chemical change has taken place as new gaseous substances are produced.
These indicators help in identifying that a chemical reaction has occurred, transforming the initial substances into new products.