ILTS 206 Sub-Area 3 Practice Question #10

Which of the following is an example of a chemical change?

Tearing up a piece of paperMelting iceMixing vinegar with baking sodaFilling a balloon with air

Correct Answer: C

A chemical change occurs when a new substance is formed from one or more other substances. The other choices in this question represent examples of physical changes.

Other examples where chemical changes occur include: baking a cake, burning wood, and the rusting of an iron nail.