The liquid mercury in a thermometer expands as it is heated. This is a
A.physical change.
B.change of form.
C.chemical change.
D.change of state.

Question

The liquid mercury in a thermometer expands as it is heated. This is a
A.physical change.
B.change of form.
C.chemical change.
D.change of state.

smilie2015 · Answer

it is physical change because when it is chilled it will go back to normal size where as chemical changes stay near irreversible

anonymous · Answer

Physical Change

No substance was created or destroyed do it couldn't be a chemical change.

The mercury remained a liquid, so there was no change in state or form.

anonymous · Answer

this is a physical change because the liquid is physically being heated and expanding in the thermometer.