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Which of the of following is not a chemical change.

  1. Rusting of iron
  2. Iron is magnetised
  3. Potassium is dissolved in water
  4. Magnesium wire is burnt

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Iron is magnetised

Reason — Magnetisation of iron is not a chemical change, as it is a temporary change. Magnetising iron only changes its magnetic properties, no new substance is formed.

The others are chemical change because:

  • Iron reacts with oxygen and moisture to form a new substance iron oxide.
  • Potassium reacts vigorously with water to form Potassium hydroxide and hydrogen gas. A new substance forms, so it's chemical.
  • Magnesium reacts with oxygen to form Magnesium oxide, a new substance, along with bright light and heat.

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