Question

Which of the following is a sign a chemical reaction has occurred?

Answer 1

A solid dissolves in abolishing forms from the mixing of 2 liquids

Answer 2

Answer: A solid forms when two liquids are mixed.

Explanation:

A physical reaction is defined as the reaction in which a change in shape, size takes place. No new substance gets formed in these reactions.

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

1. A solid dissolves in liquid: Only the phase of the solid changes to aqueous and no new substance is formed, thus is a physical change.

2. A solid forms when two liquids are mixed: two liquids can forma  solid only on chemical combination and formation of new substance.

3. A solid melts to a liquid when it is heated: Only the phase of the solid changes to liquid, no new substance is formed, thus is a physical change.

4. A solid metal changes shape: Only the shape of the solid changes, thus is a physical change.