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What are the differences between physical change and chemical change?

Chapter No. 3: Chemical Reactions and Equations.

What are the differences between physical change and chemical change?

Physical Change
Chemical Change
Physical Change is often a temporary change.
Chemical Change is a permanent change.
In this change, the state of substance changes but its chemical composition remains same.
In this change, the state of the substance may or may not change but the chemical composition of substance changes.
No new substances are formed.
New substances are formed.
It is often reversible.
It is irreversible.
E.g. Steam is condensed.
E.g. Ripening of fruits.