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Question
Separate the following into physical and chemical changes :
Sublimation of a solid, Decomposition of water into hydrogen and oxygen by passing electric current, Formation of clouds, Making a fruit salad from raw fruits, Dissolving carbon dioxide in water
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Solution
Physical change: Sublimation of a solid, making a fruit salad from raw fruits, formation of clouds, and dissolution of carbon dioxide in water Chemical change: Decomposition of water into hydrogen and oxygen by passing electric current (electrolysis)
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