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Is setting of a curd is a chemical change? Justify your answer.

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Yes,Setting of milk into curd is a chemical change as a lactobacillus bacteria is introduced into milk . Change in odour takes place .
A new substance is formed.
Chemical reaction takes place by the action of bacteria that releases lactic acid.
This also reduces the pH of the curd.
This reaction cannot be reversed.

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