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  • Physical vs. Chemical Change: Why Grinding Sugar is Physical
    Grinding a sugar cube is a physical change. Here's why:

    * Physical Changes: Alter the form or appearance of a substance but don't change its chemical composition.

    * Chemical Changes: Result in the formation of new substances with different chemical properties.

    When you grind a sugar cube:

    * You're only changing its size and shape.

    * The chemical makeup of the sugar (sucrose) remains the same.

    * You can still dissolve the ground sugar in water and get the same sweet taste.

    A chemical change involving sugar would be:

    * Burning the sugar: This would create ash, carbon dioxide, and water, changing the sugar's chemical composition.

    Let me know if you'd like to explore more examples of physical and chemical changes!

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