Which of the following is a reliable way to observe that a chemical change has occurred when two substances come in contact with one another?

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test for the release of heat

observe a color change

monitor for the release of a gas

conduct a test to determine the chemical makeup of the molecules

All of the listed options can be reliable ways to observe that a chemical change has occurred when two substances come in contact with one another.

All of the options listed can be reliable ways to observe that a chemical change has occurred when two substances come in contact with one another. However, the most direct and observable evidence of a chemical change is a color change or the release of a gas. Therefore, observing a color change or monitoring for the release of a gas would be the most reliable ways to observe a chemical change.