Question

determine whether each statement is an example of a physical change or a chemical change. paper is shredded. ☐ physical ☐ chemical

Explanation:

A physical change is a change in which no new substance is formed, and the substance's chemical composition remains the same. When paper is shredded, it only changes in size and shape; its chemical identity (it's still paper) doesn't change. So this is a physical change.

Answer:

physical