Question

question 4 of 30 which of the following is an example of a chemical change? a. a sugar cube being crushed by a spoon b. sugar mixing with red food coloring and forming a red solid c. a sugar cube dissolving in water as the water is stirred d. sugar breaking down into water and carbon when it is heated

Explanation:

A chemical change results in the formation of new substances. In option D, sugar breaks down into water and carbon upon heating, forming new substances. In options A, B, and C, only physical changes occur - crushing (A), mixing (B), and dissolving (C) do not change the chemical composition of sugar.

Answer:

D. Sugar breaking down into water and carbon when it is heated