Which choice describes a physical change?

Question

Responses

cutting down a tree

cutting down a tree

making a mixture of sugar and water

making a mixture of sugar and water

melting ice cream

melting ice cream

all of the above

Answer 1

All of the choices describe physical changes.

• Cutting down a tree is a physical change because it alters the size and shape of the tree but does not change its chemical structure.
• Making a mixture of sugar and water is also a physical change, as the sugar dissolves in water without altering its chemical properties.
• Melting ice cream is a physical change because it changes from a solid to a liquid without altering the composition of the ingredients.

Thus, the correct answer is all of the above.