Question 1:
What are the differences between reversible changes and irreversible changes?

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Solution

The differences between reversible changes and irreversible changes are as below:

Reversible changes

Irreversible changes

1. A change that can be undone or reversed.

1. A change that cannot be undone or reversed.

2. It is a temporary change.

2. It is a permanent change.

3. Melting and folding are examples of it.

3. Burning and cooking food are examples of it.

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Question 3

Classify the following changes into reversible and irreversible changes:

Four students have their own opinion about reversible and irreversible changes. Who among the following is correct?

Rohan: Both physical and chemical changes are reversible.

Sam: Both physical and chemical changes are irreversible.

Tom: Physical changes are irreversible and chemical changes are reversible.

Riah: Chemical changes are irreversible and physical changes are reversible

Which of the following statements is incorrect?

Statement 1: Changes are the differences in the state of affairs.

Statement 2: Change can be grouped into reversible and irreversible change.

Statement 3: Changes that can not be undone are reversible changes and changes that can be undone are irreversible changes.

Statement 4: There are many ways in which change can be brought about.

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Reversible changes	Irreversible changes
1. A change that can be undone or reversed.	1. A change that cannot be undone or reversed.
2. It is a temporary change.	2. It is a permanent change.
3. Melting and folding are examples of it.	3. Burning and cooking food are examples of it.