Which of the following is a reliable way to observe that a chemical change has occurred when two substances come in contact with one another?(1 point)
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test for the release of heat
test for the release of heat
monitor for the release of a gas
monitor for the release of a gas
observe a color change
observe a color change
conduct a test to determine the chemical makeup of the molecules
All of the options listed are reliable ways to observe that a chemical change has occurred when two substances come in contact with one another.
All of the options listed can be reliable ways to observe that a chemical change has occurred when two substances come in contact with one another.
The reliable way to observe that a chemical change has occurred when two substances come in contact with each other is to observe a color change. When a chemical reaction takes place, there is often a noticeable change in color. To observe this change, you can visually compare the colors of the substances before and after they come into contact with each other. If there is a noticeable difference in color, it indicates that a chemical change has occurred.
Other options mentioned, such as testing for the release of heat or monitoring for the release of a gas, can also be indicators of a chemical change. However, these observations may not always be reliable or applicable in every situation. For example, some chemical reactions may be non-exothermic, meaning they do not release heat. Similarly, not all reactions produce a visible gas as a product. Therefore, relying solely on heat or gas release may not always be conclusive evidence of a chemical change.
The last option mentioned, conducting a test to determine the chemical makeup of the molecules, is not a direct observation of a chemical change. This would involve performing various analytical techniques, such as spectroscopy or chromatography, to identify the substances and their properties. While this can provide valuable information about the chemical makeup, it does not directly provide evidence of a chemical change occurring between the substances.