Multiple Choice
In a chemical reaction, what are the reactants?
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Chemical Properties
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Which of the following best describes the results of a chemical reaction?
A
Formation of new substances with different properties
B
Increase in temperature of the reactants
C
Change in the physical state of the reactants
D
Dissolution of reactants in a solvent
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Understand the definition of a chemical reaction: A chemical reaction involves the transformation of substances into new substances with different chemical properties.
Identify the key characteristic of a chemical reaction: The formation of new substances with different properties is the hallmark of a chemical reaction.
Consider the other options: An increase in temperature, change in physical state, or dissolution in a solvent can occur during a chemical reaction but are not definitive indicators of a chemical reaction.
Evaluate the options: The formation of new substances with different properties is the only option that directly describes the result of a chemical reaction.
Conclude that the correct description of the results of a chemical reaction is the formation of new substances with different properties.
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