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Explain how the concept of 'change' in the context of substances relates to the properties of those substances. Provide an example to illustrate your point.

A change in a substance means that one or more of its properties, such as state, size, shape, color, smell, temperature, composition, or structure, have altered. For instance, when ice melts into water, it undergoes a change in state from solid to liquid. This change is brought about by a change in the property of temperature.

From the examples given in the text, identify two changes that involve a change in the state of matter and explain how these changes demonstrate the concept of 'cause and effect' in relation to substances.

The melting of ice into water and the drying of clothes both involve changes in state. Melting ice requires the input of heat, demonstrating that heat is the 'cause' that leads to the 'effect' of ice changing into liquid water. Similarly, the drying of clothes is caused by the evaporation of water, which occurs when heat is applied to the wet clothes, driving the water molecules into the air.

The text mentions that changes in a substance do not occur on their own. Explain what this means and provide an example to illustrate your point.

This statement implies that changes in substances require an external influence or 'cause' to trigger them. For example, the ripening of a fruit is caused by internal chemical processes and the influence of time and temperature. These processes wouldn't occur without the 'cause' of the fruit being exposed to the right conditions.

Compare and contrast the changes involved in the 'burning of fuels' and the 'rusting of iron' using the concept of 'cause' and 'effect'.

The burning of fuels involves a rapid chemical reaction with oxygen, releasing heat and light. This change is caused by the presence of a fuel source and a source of ignition. Rusting of iron, however, is a slow chemical reaction involving the oxidation of iron in the presence of moisture and oxygen. It is caused by the prolonged exposure of iron to these elements. Signup and view all the answers

Describe two changes discussed in the text that involve a change in the composition of the substance. Explain why these changes are considered to be more significant than changes involving only a change in state.

The burning of fuels and the rusting of iron involve changes in the composition of the substances. In the burning of fuels, the fuel reacts with oxygen, creating new substances like carbon dioxide and water vapor. Rusting involves the formation of iron oxide, a new substance with different properties than pure iron. These changes are considered more significant because they result in the creation of entirely new substances with distinct chemical properties, unlike changes in state which simply alter the physical form of the substance. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary characteristic that distinguishes a change from a mere variation in a substance's properties?

A permanent alteration in the substance's properties Signup and view all the answers

Select one change from the examples provided in the text and explain how this change could be reversed or prevented. Justify your answer based on the concept of 'cause and effect'.

The change of milk into curd can be prevented by maintaining a low temperature. Curdling is caused by bacteria that thrive in warm conditions. By keeping the milk refrigerated, we can prevent the bacteria from multiplying and causing the change in the milk's properties. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following changes involves a change in both state and composition?

Formation of curd from milk Signup and view all the answers

What is the underlying principle that explains why a substance does not undergo a change on its own?

Cause and effect principle Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following changes is an example of a change in state that is not accompanied by a change in composition?

Melting of ice Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe the external factor that brings about a change in a substance?

Cause Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following changes is an example of a change in composition that is not reversible?

Burning of fuels Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Substances Around Us

Substances have properties such as state (solid, liquid, or gas), size, shape, color, smell, temperature, composition, and structure.