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9 grade science

Is wood burning a physical or chemical change?

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Wood burning is a chemical change. When wood undergoes combustion, it reacts with oxygen in the air and undergoes a chemical reaction called oxidation. This reaction releases heat and light energy, producing carbon dioxide, water vapor, and various other combustion byproducts. The original wood structure and composition are altered during the burning process, making it a chemical change rather than a physical change.