Chemistry: The Science in Context (4th Edition)

Published by W.W. Norton & Co.
ISBN 10: 0393124177
ISBN 13: 978-0-39312-417-0

Chapter 1 - Matter and Energy: The Origin of the Universe - Problems - Page 36: 13

Answer

b

Work Step by Step

Distillation, filtration, and condensation are physical processes. These processes do not change the composition of substances. Option b (combustion) is a chemical process or chemical reaction. The substance that goes through this process is not the same substance that comes out. A new substance has been formed.
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