Explanation:
A physical change is one that alters the physical properties of matter (particularly the form and state).
A chemical change is one in which new kind of matter is formed. It is always accompanied by energy changes (evolution or absorption of energy in form of heat or light or both).
Now, the salient differences between physical and chemical changes;
- Physical changes are easily reversible whereas chemical changes are not easily reversible.
- Physical changes lead to the production of no new kinds of matter whereas chemical changes leads to the production of new kinds of matter.
- Physical changes involves no change in mass whereas chemical changes involves change in mass.
- Physical changes require little energy whereas considerable amount of energy is needed for chemical changes.
Polyester is a condensation polymer of dicarboxylic acid and diol.
Example : Polethylene terphthalate is polymer of ethylene glycol and tere phthallic acid.
When a strong acid like HCl or a strong base like NaOH comes in contact with polyester (like spilled on slacks) it causes hydrolysis of polyester and it get converted back to dicarboxylic and diol(the monomers).
the general reaction will be
RCOOR' ---> RCOOH + R'OH
Thus slacks will get teared.
