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Grade 12Physical Chemistry

Log of wood burns slowly then piece of wood. Why? Please give me answer quickly .it`s argent.

Profile image of ashok singh
9 Years agoGrade 12
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Profile image of Umakant biswal
9 Years ago
dear ashok 
a substance burns only when it reaches to its ignition temperature , 
as far as log of wood is concerned , it have low ignition temp due to enviornmental factor , and piece of wood have more ignition temp . 
so, thats the reason 
HOPE IT CLEARS 
REGARDS