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OpenStudy (cydney_morgan):

A burning match is an example of a: chemical change. phase change. nuclear change. physical change.

OpenStudy (cydney_morgan):

Is it a phase change?

OpenStudy (cydney_morgan):

I think its a phase change.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

we know it is not a because it is not a liquid. its not c because we are not splitting atoms

OpenStudy (anonymous):

hang on i think its chemical

OpenStudy (anonymous):

okay so if you are burning anything it is chemical change

OpenStudy (cydney_morgan):

Ok, So the answer WAS chemical, but why?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Because when you burn something the compound or element undergoes a chemical change.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

very good @Help!¡

OpenStudy (cydney_morgan):

OH I get it. Makes sense. Can you guys help me with one more question? Then I'm done for the night, I wont bother you any more. @Marco,Phillip @Help!¡

OpenStudy (cydney_morgan):

I'm only asking the ones I have trouble with, I'm not like, cheating or anything.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

will try

OpenStudy (cydney_morgan):

Production of an odor is an indicator of physical change. chemical change. phase change. nuclear change.

OpenStudy (cydney_morgan):

It is Chemical Change correct?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Odors are chemical changes. They are one of the 5 indicators of a chemical change

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Chemical change because it requires breaking bonds between ions.

OpenStudy (cydney_morgan):

What are the other indicators @Kiru ?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

The 5 are: changes in color, temperature, and odor, the production of gas, and precipitation forming

OpenStudy (cydney_morgan):

Oh. Thank you! I'm going to write that down.

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