Which Statement Concerning Changes in Matter Is FALSE

question 54

Multiple Choice

Which statement concerning changes in matter is FALSE?

• A)A physical change alters the appearance of a substance,but not its identity.
• B)A chemical change alters the identity of a substance.
• C)A chemical change always results in the production of a new substance.
• D)A chemical change is also called a chemical reaction.
• E)Melting and freezing are chemical changes that change both the appearance of the substance as well as the identity of the substance.

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