Which statement is an example of a chemical change?
A) Confetti is cut from pieces of paper.
B) Water evaporates from a lake.
C) Ice cubes are formed in the freezer.
D) A plant converts carbon dioxide into carbohydrates.
E) A tree is cut down in the forest.

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Chemical changes involve the transformation of substances into new materials with different properties. In option D, a plant converting carbon dioxide into carbohydrates is an example of a chemical change because it involves the chemical process of photosynthesis, where light energy is converted into chemical energy, resulting in the formation of new substances (carbohydrates) from carbon dioxide and water.

Which Statement Is an Example of a Chemical Change