When blue copper(II) sulfate pentahydrate crystals are gently heated

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Problem

When blue copper(II) sulfate pentahydrate crystals are gently heated, they turn into a white powder that becomes blue again upon the addition of water. Decide whether the heating step represents a physical change or a chemical change and cite one piece of evidence to support your decision.

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