Which of the following statements is not an example of a physical 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 carbohydrate
E) a tree is cut down

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A physical change involves a change in the physical appearance or state of a substance without a change in its composition. Choice D describes a chemical change, as the plant is converting one compound (carbon dioxide) into a different compound (carbohydrate). Choices A, B, C, and E all describe physical changes.

Which of the Following Statements Is Not an Example of a Physical