Multiple Choice
Which of the following best describes soap in terms of its chemical properties?
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Chemical Properties
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Which of the following best describes a chemical reaction?
A
A change in temperature without altering the chemical composition
B
A process where substances are transformed into different substances
C
A change in the physical state of a substance
D
A process that involves the mixing of substances without any change in composition
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Understand that a chemical reaction involves the transformation of substances into different substances, which means the chemical composition changes.
Recognize that a change in temperature without altering the chemical composition is a physical change, not a chemical reaction.
Identify that a change in the physical state of a substance, such as melting or boiling, is also a physical change, not a chemical reaction.
Note that mixing substances without any change in composition is a physical process, not a chemical reaction.
Conclude that the best description of a chemical reaction is a process where substances are transformed into different substances, indicating a change in chemical composition.
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