What are reversible and irreversible changes?

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Reversible changes
A reversible change occurs when a change in a substance can be reversed by changing the conditions.
Examples of reversible changes are freezing of ice, folding of paper, and boiling water.
Irreversible changes
If a change cannot be undone, it is referred to as irreversible. New materials are always formed in irreversible changes.
Burning, cooking, and frying are example of irreversible changes.

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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

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