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Substances, Chemical Reactions, and Conservation of Matter
Item SC029003: Forming a white solid by mixing two clear liquids is an example of a chemical reaction.
Which of the following is an example of a chemical reaction?
- Water evaporating from a pot on a hot stove
- Sand being removed from sea water by filtration
- A spoonful of sugar dissolving in a glass of water
- A white solid forming when two clear liquids are poured together
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