Chemical vs Physical change/property

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The discussion centers on distinguishing between physical and chemical changes, specifically in the context of a homework assignment. Participants analyzed five scenarios: removing a grease spot with cleaning fluid (chemical), obtaining sodium chloride from salt water by evaporation (physical), fogging of ski goggles (physical), melting of a snowball (physical), and smoking and browning of heated oil (chemical). The consensus indicates that the first and last scenarios are chemical changes, while the others are classified as physical changes.

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Homework Statement


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.

The Attempt at a Solution


For a) chemical to remove the stain
b)physical
c)physical
d)physical
e)chemical
 
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Nevermind I got it.
 
What did you get for a?
 
I got physical for A.
 
Ooh-rah!
 
Haha that one was tricky you must admit :)
 

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