Q.

Which of the following are physical changes ?

I) Melting of ice

II) Rusting of iron

III) Burning of iron fillings

IV) Drawing a wire of iron metal

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a

I and II

b

II and III

c

I and IV

d

II and IV

answer is C.

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Detailed Solution

i) Melting of ice  solid to liquid.

No new substances is formed so it is a physical change.

ii) Rusting of iron 4Fe+3O22Fe2O3 new compound is formed so it is a chemical change.

iii) Burning of iron fillings when iron fillings burns, it react with oxygen from the air to form iron oxide. 4Fe+3O2Δ2Fe2O3.  So it is a chemical change

iv) Drawing a wire of iron metal  only shape.

Size has changed so it is also physical change.

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Which of the following are physical changes ?I) Melting of iceII) Rusting of ironIII) Burning of iron fillingsIV) Drawing a wire of iron metalChoose the correct option :