which of the following equations shows a physical change?

A ) CaCO3>CaO+CO2
B ) N2O5>NO2+O2
C ) H2O(s)>H2O(l)
D ) C12H22O11+12O2>12CO2+11H20

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A physical change is a type of change where the form of matter is altered but one substance is not transformed into another. Among the provided options:

A) CaCO3 > CaO + CO2
This is a chemical change (calcium carbonate decomposes into calcium oxide and carbon dioxide when heated).

B) N2O5 > NO2 + O2
This is also a chemical change (dinitrogen pentoxide decomposes into nitrogen dioxide and oxygen).

C) H2O(s) > H2O(l)
This is a physical change (water changes state from solid (ice) to liquid).

D) C12H22O11 + 12O2 > 12CO2 + 11H2O
This is a chemical change (sucrose (C12H22O11) combusts in the presence of oxygen to produce carbon dioxide and water).

So, the equation that shows a physical change is:

C) H2O(s) > H2O(l)
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