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Chemical vs. Physical Processes
Physical Processes
Chemical Processes
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Chemical vs. Physical Processes
Physical Processes
Changes in
Intermolecular Forces (IMFs)
Properties change but composition remains the same
e.g. phase changes and formation or separation of mixtures
Chemical Processes
Involves the breaking and/or formation of chemical bonds
Substances transform into other substances that may have different properties
Temperature changes, light emittiance, precipitation or color changes are indications of chemical changes
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Dissolving salts in water involves breaking ionic bonds and creating ion-dipole interactions