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Yes, it is an exothermic chemical reaction.

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Is Burning coal physical or chemical change?

Burning coal is a chemical change. Anytime heat is released (as such in fire) it will be a chemical property change.


How is chemical energy stored in coal released?

Burning of coal is an exothermic chemical reaction (with release of heat).


Is burning coal an exothermic chemical reaction?

Yes, burning coal is exothermic, in fact, that is why people burn coal. It produces heat.


Would burning coal in a furnace result in a chemical change?

Yes. Some of the coal is being converted into heat energy, water, and a carbon compound. This is known as a combustion reaction.


What you might see when coal is burning to show that a chemical reaction is happening?

Coal changes to ash, flames with heat coming out.


What chemical change needs heat?

burning of wood


Why do people burn coal and oil?

Heat can cause some matter to burn. Burning is a chemical change. When fuel burns, the energy stored inside it is released.


What is burning coal?

Burning coal is an exothermic reaction as it give heat


What are examples of chemical energy transforming into other types of energy?

Burning of coal, wood and oil..Chemical-heat energy.HOPE I HELPED!:)


What can a burning coal do for a power palnt?

burning coal releases heat, and that heat turns a turbine, which generates electricity.


How is chemical and mechanical energy the same?

Chemical energy appears as heat, such as burning coal with oxygen.Mechanical energy is the result of a force being generated


Give an example of chemical energy converted into heat energy?

Burning of coal, oil or wood, discharging of a battery.