Which process is an example of a chemical change? steam rising from a boiling pot of soup alcohol evaporating from a cotton swab a metal railing rusting in damp weather a piece of wood shrinking as it dries out

The correct answer is :a metal railing rusting in damp weather is an example of a chemical change.

Explanation:

Physical property is defined as the property of a substance which becomes evident during physical changes. Example: Melting point

A physical change is defined as a change in which there is alteration in shape, size etc. No new substance gets formed in these reactions.

Example: Melting of ice

Chemical property is defined as the property of a substance which becomes evident during chemical changes. Example: Reactivity with other substances

A chemical change is defined as a change in which a change in chemical composition takes place. A new substance is formed in these reactions.

Example: Corrosion of iron called as rusting.  

Rust is ferric oxide .

A metal railing rusting in damp weather  is an example of chemical change because composition of an iron rail is changing.

Where as other examples given are the examples of physical change.

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