Arjun was hungry and he decided to cut many apples. After cutting, he just had one slice and left the rest on the table. When he came back he found that the exposed surface had turned dirty brown. What could be the possible reason for this? And which kind of change is this? [2 MARKS]

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Exposed cut surface of apple turned brown due to oxidation which is a chemical change.

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Arjun was hungry and he decided to cut many apples. After cutting, he just had one slice and left the rest on the table. When he came back he found that the exposed surface had turned dirty brown. What could be the possible reason for this? And which kind of change is this? [2 MARKS]

Explanation: 2 Marks Exposed cut surface of apple turned brown due to oxidation which is a chemical change.

Explanation: 2 Marks
Exposed cut surface of apple turned brown due to oxidation which is a chemical change.