Question

Burning of a candle is considered as a physical as well as chemical change. Explain.​

Answer 1

Answer:

Wax of the candle is made of carbon and hydrogen which reacts with oxygen on burning and changes into carbon dioxide gas and water which escapes into the air. This is a chemical change. As a result, candle melts and reduces in size. This is a physical change

Answer 2

Answer:

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Explanation:

Burning of candle shows both:

PHYSICAL CHANGE

during burning it melts and after it retains its shape(not totally like before solid state)

showing physical change

CHEMICAL CHANGE

it's a chemical change as it involves oxidation

producing heat and light.