Which of the following are physical changes and which are chemical changes?

(a) Burning of a magnesium wire

(b) Freezing of water

(c) Rusting of iron

(d) Glowing of an electric bulb

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Solution

(a) Burning of magnesium wire :– Chemical change

(b) Freezing of water :– Physical change

(c) Rusting of iron :– Chemical change

(d) Glowing of electric bulb :– Physical change

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Which of the following is a physical change?
(a) Rusting of iron
(b) Combustion of magnesium ribbon
(c) Burning of candle
(d) Melting of wax

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