Physical Change

Real World Example

Imagine trying to fit a large suitcase into a small car trunk, requiring you to rearrange your packing without changing the contents themselves. This is similar to a physical change, where the form or appearance of a substance is altered, like melting ice or tearing paper, but its fundamental identity remains the same. Just as you reorganize the suitcase's contents to fit into the trunk without changing what’s inside, a physical change involves shifting the size, shape, or state of a substance without altering its inherent properties.