wiz-icon
MyQuestionIcon
MyQuestionIcon
1
You visited us 1 times! Enjoying our articles? Unlock Full Access!
Question

Why are most physical changes reversible?


Open in App
Solution

Physical change: A change that alters some specific property of matter without any change in the composition of its molecules is called a physical change.

Physical changes are reversible because:

  • Since they include changes in a substance's physical attributes such as condition, shape, size, colour, and so on, and
  • No new substances are generated.
  • For example - When we heat water, it turns into water vapour, which then turns back into the water when we cool or condense it.

flag
Suggest Corrections
thumbs-up
25
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
similar_icon
Related Videos
thumbnail
lock
Mixtures
CHEMISTRY
Watch in App
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
CrossIcon