Differentiate between the following:
Reversible and Irreversible change.

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Reversible change Irreversible change
1. It is the change that can be reversed easily. 1. It is a change that cannot be reversed easily.
2. In reversible change, the reversed substance can be converted into its original form. 2. In irreversible change, the reversed substance cannot be converted into its initial form.
3. For example, melting of ice, dissolving of common salt in water, etc. 3. For example, aging of man, formation of curd, etc.

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Reversible change	Irreversible change
1. It is the change that can be reversed easily.	1. It is a change that cannot be reversed easily.
2. In reversible change, the reversed substance can be converted into its original form.	2. In irreversible change, the reversed substance cannot be converted into its initial form.
3. For example, melting of ice, dissolving of common salt in water, etc.	3. For example, aging of man, formation of curd, etc.