Question

which property of physical changes explains why matter is conserved in a physical change? the arrangements of particles do not change, and the bonds between atoms do not break. mass, not energy, changes in a physical change. energy and mass change in a physical change. the bonds between atoms do not break; it is only the arrangement that changes.

Explanation:

In a physical change, the chemical bonds between atoms do not break. Only the arrangement of particles changes, which is why matter is conserved. Energy may be involved in a physical change (like melting ice requires energy input), but mass remains constant as no new substances are formed at the atomic - bond level.

Answer:

The bonds between atoms do not break; it is only the arrangement that changes.