What is the difference between reversible and irreversible changes?
Reversible change |
Irreversible change |
1). These changes can be reversed |
1). These changes cannot be reversed |
2). Reactant or original substance can be recovered |
2). Original substance cannot be recovered |
3). Involves physical changes |
3). Involves chemical changes |
4). Examples are Melting of ice, Boiling of water |
4). Examples are Rusting of iron, burning of wood |