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Heating the wood (and not burning it) would be a physical change. If the wood splinter catches fire and burns, then it is a chemical change because a combustion reaction has taken place and the wood is no longer the same chemical composition. It will turn into carbon dioxide and water, and other materials left over.
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∙ 7y ago
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∙ 7y agoAt a simplistic level, it is not a chemical change. However, if the wood scorches, that is a chemical change (oxidation). Even without that, heat can result in the chemical breakdown of some of the chemicals in the cells that make up a splinter of wood.
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Is wood decomposing a physical or chemical change?
The rotting of wood is a chemical change because of many reasons. One of the reasons is because when wood rots, it produces mold, which is a new substance. The definition of chemical change is a change that produces one or more new substances. When the wood rots, you are unable to take the rotted wood and mold and make it back into wood that is yet to be rotted. So because the wood produces one (or more) new substances, the rotting of wood is a chemical change.
Is a rotten wood a physical change or chemical change?
Rottening of wood is a chemical (breakdown) reaction
Is breaking wood example of chemical change?
no, breaking wood is a physical change.If the wood was burned, that would be chemical change
What makes wood a chemical change?
Fire burn changes the wood chemical.
Is decaying of wood is physical or chemical change?
Yes,Decaying Of Wood Is Chemical Change. Answered By Warfa
Is wood decomposing a physical or chemical change?
The rotting of wood is a chemical change because of many reasons. One of the reasons is because when wood rots, it produces mold, which is a new substance. The definition of chemical change is a change that produces one or more new substances. When the wood rots, you are unable to take the rotted wood and mold and make it back into wood that is yet to be rotted. So because the wood produces one (or more) new substances, the rotting of wood is a chemical change.
Wood roating is a physical or chemical change?
when wood rots it is a physical change and not a chemical change.
A chemical change occurs when a piece of wood is?
When you burn wood a chemical change occurs.
Is hammering wood a physical or chemical change?
A physical change because the chemical composition of the wood does not change.
Is a rotten wood a physical change or chemical change?
Rottening of wood is a chemical (breakdown) reaction
Is a wood a chemical or physical change?
Wood is a material. It is not a change.
Is breaking wood example of chemical change?
no, breaking wood is a physical change.If the wood was burned, that would be chemical change
Is wood rotting a chemical change or physical change?
it is a chemical reaction because a new substance is formed when the wood rots
When wood burns is is a physical or chemical change?
Chemical change
When wood is burned is that a physical or chemical change?
Chemical change
Is Wood burning in a fire a chemical change or chemical property?
It is a chemical change.
Is wood becoming charred and black from burning a chemical change?
yes charring of wood is chemical change
