Two drops of dilute sulphuric acid were added to 1g of copper sulphate powder and then a small amount of hot water was added to dissolve it (step I ). On cooling, beautiful blue-coloured crystals got separated (step II ). Step I and step II are
A
both physical change
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B
chemical and physical changes respectively.
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C
physical and chemical changes respectively.
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D
both chemical change
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Solution
The correct option is A both physical change Dissolution of copper sulphate powder in water in the presence of sulphuric acid is a physical change. On cooling this hot solution, crystals of copper sulphate separate, which is also a physical change. As there is no change in the chemical composition of copper sulphate, only a change in its physical state.