Chemical vs Physical change/property

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around identifying whether specific scenarios represent physical or chemical changes. It is framed as a homework problem, focusing on the classification of changes based on provided examples.

Discussion Character

  • Homework-related

Main Points Raised

  • One participant initially classifies the scenarios, suggesting that removing a grease spot is a chemical change, while obtaining salt from salt water is a physical change, and other classifications follow for the remaining examples.
  • Another participant questions the classification of the first scenario, indicating they believe it to be a physical change.
  • There is a light-hearted acknowledgment of the difficulty of the question among participants.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express differing views on the classification of the first scenario, indicating a lack of consensus on whether it is a physical or chemical change.

Contextual Notes

Participants do not provide detailed justifications for their classifications, leaving the reasoning behind their choices unclear.

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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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