Academic Question Chemistry

What is the difference between a physical and chemical change?

Admin User @admin · asked Sep 07, 2026

I keep confusing these two concepts in chemistry. Can someone explain with clear examples?

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A physical change does not change the chemical composition (e.g., ice melting), while a chemical change creates new substances (e.g., iron rusting).