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Question
Compare the energy changes involved during a physical and a chemical change.
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Solution
- Physical change: No gain or loss of energy during physical change.
The energy required for completion of a physical change is released when the change is reversed. - Chemical change: Energy is either absorbed or evolved during the chemical change.
The energy in the form of light, percussion (pressure), or generally heat energy is required for a chemical change.
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