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Burning logs, or anything else for that matter, is a chemical change.
physical--no, it's chemical because a new substance is formed by burning logs/paper, and the new substance, ashes has a different chemical composition.
No. Burning a log is a chemical change since the fire turns the wood into ash, water vapor, carbon dioxide, and elemental carbon.
Cooking an egg or burning logs on a fire.
Although it has physical consequences, burning a log is a chemical change. The molecules of the log react with oxygen to form carbon dioxide, water steam, and many other products. A simple, fairly reliable test to tell the difference between physical and chemical changes is: Can the process be reversed rather easily? If the answer is yes, like dissolving salt in water, it is a physical change; if no, a chemical change.
A common type of fireplace used in cold countries like the USA is called a "wood-burning fireplace" or "traditional fireplace." These fireplaces are designed to burn wood logs to provide heat and create a cozy atmosphere in homes during cold weather.
A physical change in matter occurs when the shape or form of matter changes, but there is no chemical reaction. If someone were to melt a sugar cube, that would be an example of a physical change.
You can usually purchase gas logs for a home fireplace at home improvement stores. Home improvements store such as Lowes and Home Depot carry these logs.
Chemical properties: A chemical property is matter that can be observed only when matter is changed into a new kind of matter. For example, Logs burning into burnt logs. Burns, Rust, Heat, Explode, Tarnish.
Electric fireplace logs save you the hassle of having to clean like you would a traditional fireplace. There is no need to burn wood, so you also do not have the hassle of ashes. Once you have the electric fireplace logs you do not have to worry about keeping topped up with wood. It is very simple.
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"You can find a new fireplace log at Albertsons, Ralphs, Target. I prefer to go to Albertsons. They got a variety of new fireplace logs for you to choose from. From Duraflame all the way to Java logs."