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Which statement about the physical change of liquid water boiling into steam is true?

A
The heat added represents an energy change.
B
The action cannot be reversed.
C
The steam cannot conserve mass.
D
The weight lost represents a mass change.
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Henry mixed salt and water together in a cup until he observed a clear solution. He measured the mass of the solution. Then he placed the cup outside for several sunny days during the summer. After a week, he observed that only solid salt remained in the cup and the mass had decreased. Henry concluded that a physical and chemical change occurred in this investigation.

A
He is correct. Dissolving salt in water is a physical change, but evaporating the water is a chemical change. Formation of a solid is evidence that a chemical change occurred.
B
He is correct. Evaporation is a physical change, but dissolving salt in water is a chemical change. The change in mass is evidence that a chemical change occurred.
C
He is incorrect. Dissolving salt in water and evaporation of the water are both physical changes. The reappearance of salt is evidence that the change was reversible by a physical change, so it could not be a chemical change.
D
He is incorrect. Dissolving salt in water and evaporation of the water are both chemical changes. The reappearance of salt is evidence that the change was reversible by a chemical change, so it could not be a physical change.
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Which statement best describes the energy changes associated with evaporation and boiling?

A
Atoms gain energy during evaporation and boiling.
B
Atoms lose energy during evaporation and boiling.
C
Atoms gain energy during evaporation but lose energy during boiling.
D
Atoms lose energy during evaporation but gain energy during boiling.

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