Q: Can a physical change can change an object into a different kind of matter?

A: It sure can.

Take your physical change, for instance.

When you were beautiful, I was a a completely engaged husband who hung on your every word and lived to make you happy.

Then your apartment building caught on fire.

Now that you're horribly scarred, I've become a disinterested husband wondering how long he has to wait to get a divorce before people judge him.

What was that, honey?

If I adjust your pillow, I might have to touch you. I can't put myself through that right now.

Press that button and call a nurse. Maybe the cute blonde will come.

At least one of us should be happy.