Observe the two figures given below. In figure la solution of sugar in water is heated and in figure II, only sugar is being heated. What changes are taking place in both the figures I and II?

Options

A. In figure I, physical change is taking place while in figure II a chemical change is taking place.
B. In figure I, a chemical change is taking place while in figure Il a physical change is taking place.
C. In both figures, physical changes are taking place.
D. In both figures, chemical changes are taking place.

Answer

A

Explanation

In figure I, water evaporates from the sugar solution and sugar crystals are left behind so it is a physical change. In figure II, when sugar is heated, it turns black due to the formation of a new substance and it cannot be reversed. Therefore, it is a chemical change.