Question

The statement "the iron rusted in water" describes a (2 points) chemical property. physical property. chemical change. physical change.

Answer 1

Answer: chemical change.

Explanation:-

A physical change is defined as a change in which there is alteration in shape, size etc. No new substance gets formed in these reactions.

Example: Melting of ice

Physical property is defined as the property of a substance which becomes evident during physical changes. Example: Melting point

A chemical change is defined as a change in which a change in chemical composition takes place. A new substance is formed in these reactions.

Example: Corrosion of iron called as rusting.

$Fe\rightarrow Fe^{2+}+2e^-$

Chemical property is defined as the property of a substance which becomes evident during chemical changes. Example: Reactivity with other substances

Answer 2

A chemical change, because the make-up is actually changing. Its not becoming a different shape/ deforming, so its not a physical change, and it IS actually changing so its not a property.