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Physical vs Chemical Change Explorer
Explore physical and chemical changes by comparing everyday examples such as melting, boiling, dissolving, rusting, burning and vinegar reacting with bicarbonate, focusing on whether a new substance forms.
Years 8–9ExplorerPhysical and Chemical Change
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