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kooombaya
Apr11-10, 04:29 PM
1. The problem statement, all variables and given/known data
5. [1pt]
For each of the following, indicate whether the statement describes a physical (P) or a chemical (C) change. Answer, in order, with a single string, e.g. CPCPC -- NO SPACES, NO PUNCTUATION.


a) A grease spot is removed with cleaning fluid.
b) Sodium chloride (salt) is obtained from salt water by evaporation of the water.
c) Ski goggles become fogged.
d) A snowball melts.
e) Heated oil smokes and turns brown.

3. The attempt at a solution
For a) chemical to remove the stain
b)physical
c)physical
d)physical
e)chemical

kooombaya
Apr11-10, 07:07 PM
Nevermind I got it.

chemisttree
Apr13-10, 12:39 PM
What did you get for a?

kooombaya
Apr14-10, 11:08 AM
I got physical for A.

chemisttree
Apr14-10, 11:27 AM
Ooh-rah!

kooombaya
Apr14-10, 01:07 PM
Haha that one was tricky you must admit :)