Which of the following is a chemical change? Explain your reasoning: (a) boiling canned soup; (b) toasting a slice of bread; (c) chopping a log; (d) burning a log.

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Answer:

(d) burning a log.

(b) toasting a slice of bread;

Explanation:

Chemical change -

A chemical change refers to , the change in which a new compound is formed .

From the question ,

  • boiling canned soup ,

Its is not a chemical process , since no new compound is formed , these is only change in state as the liquid is turning to gaseous sate .

  • Chopping a log ,

It is not a chemical process , as no new substance is formed .

  • toasting a slice of bread

It is a chemical change , in which bread surface is deposited by a brown coat via the process of heating , even this process is a irreversible in nature .

  • burning of log ,

It is a chemical change , as with the help of heating , the wood is turning to ashes .