Rocks resulting from thermal (contact) metamorphism will NOT possess . A. a new mineral assemblage distinct from that found prior to intrusion B. larger crystals than those characterizing the country rock prior to intrusion C. foliation D. silicate minerals

the answer is c.the valence of the atoms combine .

chemical changes occur when a substance combines with another to form a new substance, called chemical synthesis or, alternatively, chemical decomposition into two or more different substances. these processes are called chemical reactions and, in general, are not reversible except by further chemical reactions. some reactions produce heat and are called exothermic reactions and others may require heat to enable the reaction to occur, which are called endothermic reactions. understanding chemical changes is a major part of the science of chemistry.