Question

A student combines two clear liquid chemicals together in a beaker. When the two chemicals are combined, bubbles are formed, the solution turns blue, and you can see flakes of something forming on the bottom of the beaker. Is this a physical or chemical change? Why?

Answer 1

Answer:

chemical change

Explanation:

A physical change is one that makes changes to the physical properties of matter. In many cases, the difference is usually reversible. Examples include boiling, melting, freezing, the magnetization of metals, etc.

A chemical change is one in which a new kind of matter is formed. It is usually accompanied by energy changes, i.e., the evolution or absorption of energy in the form of heat or light. This process is not easily reversible. Examples include; combustion, rusting of iron, precipitation, the souring of milk, etc.

From the question given, the combination of two clear liquid in a beaker which results to formation of bubbles and changes in coloration of the solution is a chemical change.