Differentiate reversible and irreversible changes.

Question

Distinguish Between

Solution

Reversible Change	Irreversible Change
A substance can turn to its original state.	A substance cannot change to its original state.
The chemical properties of the substance do not change.	The chemical properties of the substance will change.
Most of the physical changes are reversible.	All chemical changes are irreversible.

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Classification of Change: Reversible and Irreversible Changes

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