Which statement is an example of a physical change?
A) A chunk of coal is burned to produce carbon dioxide.
B) In the troposphere, sulphur dioxide and water vapour reacts to produce sulphuric acid.
C) A plant converts carbon dioxide into carbohydrate.
D) Confetti is cut from pieces of paper.

Question

Which statement is an example of a physical change? 
A) A chunk of coal is burned to produce carbon dioxide. 
B) In the troposphere, sulphur dioxide and water vapour reacts to produce sulphuric acid. 
C) A plant converts carbon dioxide into carbohydrate. 
D) Confetti is cut from pieces of paper.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Cutting confetti from pieces of paper is a physical change, meaning the composition of the paper does not change.

Which Statement Is an Example of a Physical Change