GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

GK

CHEMISTRY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Is a a rusting bicycle a chemical or physical change?
A
chemical
B
physical
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Rusting is an example of a chemical change.

Detailed explanation-2: -The rusting of iron is a chemical change because it is two substances reacting together to make a new substance. When iron rusts, iron molecules react with oxygen molecules to make a compound called iron oxide. Rusting would only be a physical change if iron molecules remained pure iron throughout the process.

Detailed explanation-3: -Rusting iron is a chemical property. In this process, iron reacts with oxygen and combines with the oxygen atoms, forming a new substance that is hydrated iron oxide called rust. Hence, the given statement describes the chemical property.

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