Hematite is a naturally occurring mineral and a common form of iron ore. The following statements describe physical and chemical changes occurring to hematite. Which statement describes a chemical change? A. The hematite particles separate from each other but remain the same substance. B. The hematite particles rearrange to form a new substance. C. The hematite particles are mixed with particles of a different substance. D. The hematite particles vibrate more quickly when they are heated. E. The hematite particles are moved from one location to another location.

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Hematite is a naturally occurring mineral and a common form of iron ore. The following statements describe physical and chemical changes occurring to hematite. Which statement describes a chemical change? A. The hematite particles separate from each other but remain the same substance. B. The hematite particles rearrange to form a new substance. C. The hematite particles are mixed with particles of a different substance. D. The hematite particles vibrate more quickly when they are heated. E. The hematite particles are moved from one location to another location.

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Norris · Answer 1

The correct answer is option B.

The hematite particles rearrange to form a new substance. This is an example of a chemical change.

A chemical change is an irreversible process wherein the atoms of a substance undergoes a rearrangement that causes it to from a new substance with unique chemical properties.