Is burning sulfur a physical change or a chemical change? Explain.
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Is burning sulfur a physical change or a chemical change? Explain.
Characteristics of a Chemical Change:
A chemical change considers bond breaking and/or bond formation. The most important characteristic of a chemical change includes the formation of a new chemical compound.
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Chemical Change | Definition, Properties & Characteristics
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What is a chemical change? Explore the properties, effects, and characteristics of chemical changes that occur using decomposition and combination as examples.
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