When water is absorbed by paper towel, what kind of change are we observing?

Physical change

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Chemical change

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Cannot be ascertained

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None of these

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Solution

The correct option is A
Physical change

Paper towel absorbs water. But haven't made a new substance, therefore a physical change has occurred.

If the substance changes into another substance, a chemical change has occurred.

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