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What are reversible and irreversible changes ? Give one example for each.
Change is the law of nature and occur in our everyday life, at all times and in all places.
Differentiate between the following change with a suitable example.
Reversible and irreversible change.
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Solution
- Reversible change : When a change in a substance can be reversed by changing the conditions, it is said to be a reversible change.
Example : Melting of ghee or wax. - Irreversible change : When a substance can not be brought back to its original state after a change, it is said to be an irreversible change.
Example : Souring of milk.
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