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Why is melting of covered candle a physical change while burning of a candle wick a chemical change?
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∙ 12y ago
This is because a candle will change its whole form and stay that way, which is a physical outer change. And a candle wick only burns, it doesn't change it's appearance.
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Is burning a diamond a physical change?
Burning is always a chemical change. Melting is a physical change.
Is burning a candle a chemical change or a physical change give reason?
It is both a physical and chemical change. The burning of the wick s chemical while the candle melting being physical.
What part of a burning candle takes place and physical change?
The melting of the wax is a physical change. The burning the of wick is the chemical change
What are the steps to prove that a burning of a candle is physical as well as a chemical change?
1. Melting of the candle is a physical change. 2. Burning and thermal decomposition are chemical changes.
Explain why burning butter is a chemical change but melting is not?
Melting: change of phase, a physical phenomenon without change of the composition. Burning: a reaction of oxydation, a change of composition - a chemical change.
What are examples of chemical and physical change?
melting any metal is physical. rusting iron is chemical
What is an example of a physical change tarnishing rusting burning or melting?
Melting is an example of a physical change because it does not change the chemical composition of the substance undergoing the change. Tarnishing, rusting, and burning are examples of chemical change because they are caused by chemical reactions, which change the chemical composition of the substances undergoing the change.
What are the examlpes of chemical change and physical change?
Examples of chemical changes: * Burning of paper * Rusting of iron Examples of physical reactions: * Melting of ice * Melting of wax
How is a burning candle both physical and chemical changes?
because of the digestions system of the candle is visible
Why is melting a physical property of the wax but flammability in a chemical property?
Melting doesn't change the composition of a compound (substance).Burning is a chemical reaction, an oxidation - new compounds are formed.
Is melting ice cube physical or chemical change physical or chemical?
Melting is a physical change.
What is a the difference between a chemical and physical change?
A physical change can be reversed such as an ice cube melting. A chemical change, on the other hand, cannot be reversed such as burning wood.
