If a carbon atom combines with oxygen atoms to form CO₂, this would be described as a
A)Physical change.
B)Chemical change.
C)It is both a physical and chemical change.
D)First, it is a physical change, but then it becomes a chemical change.
E)None of these answers

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When a carbon atom combines with oxygen atoms to form CO₂, it is a chemical change because new molecules are formed through a chemical reaction. This is different from a physical change, which is a change in properties that does not alter the chemical composition of the substance. Therefore, A, C, D, and E are incorrect choices.

If a Carbon Atom Combines with Oxygen Atoms to Form