With the help of an example, explain how physical change is different from a chemical change.

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Physical Change Chemical Change

No new substance is formed. A new substance is formed.

Example: Breaking of a glass is a physical change because no new substance is formed. Example: Burning of a paper is a chemical change, as ash is formed.

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Physical Change	Chemical Change
No new substance is formed.	A new substance is formed.
Example: Breaking of a glass is a physical change because no new substance is formed.	Example: Burning of a paper is a chemical change, as ash is formed.