Concept explainers
(a)
Interpretation:
Meat cooks has to be defined as a chemical change or a physical change.
Concept Introduction:
Chemical change:
When a substance gets converted to different kinds of matter, it is said to be chemical change.
Physical change:
When a substance undergoes change, without change in its composition, it is said to be physical change.
(b)
Interpretation:
A candle burns has to be defined as a chemical change or a physical change.
Concept Introduction:
Refer to part-a.
(c)
Interpretation:
Wood is attached with nails has to be defined as a chemical change or a physical change.
Concept Introduction:
Refer to part-a.
(d)
Interpretation:
Newspaper yellows with age has to be defined as a chemical change or a physical change.
Concept Introduction:
Refer to part-a.
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