Question

part a thomas and rio dropped a solid tablet into a beaker of water and observed the change in the image provided. they observed no change in the liquids temperature. thomas said that the experiment displayed a physical change, and rio said that the experiment displayed a chemical change. which of the students was correct? a rio b thomas c neither was correct. d both were correct. © 2025 accelerate learning inc. terms and conditions

Explanation:

A physical change is a change in which no new substances are formed and there is usually no change in temperature. A chemical change involves the formation of new substances and often a change in temperature. Since no new substances were formed and there was no temperature - change, it was a physical change.

Answer:

B. Thomas