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Burning wood is a chemical reaction because combustion (burning) is an oxidation reaction.

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Is burning of wood and paper a chemical or physical change?

Chemical change


Does burning wood have chemical energy or physical?

Yes.


Is burning wood a physical or chemical property?

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Is a burning wood into ashes and smoke a physical or chemical change?

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If you chop wood for a fire and then burn the wood you have made both physical and chemical changes.?

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