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It would be a chemical change because it is burning. Like a newspaper on fire.

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Chemical change because the fuel on the engine is combusting and turning into another substance.... gasoline to carbon dioxide and water

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It is a true chemical change - burning is an oxidation reaction.

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A chemical change with physical consequences.

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Burning gas in the car engine is a CHEMICAL change.

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Q: Is the burning of fuel in a car a chemical or physical change?
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