Wat is the difference between burning and melting of candles
Answers
Answer:-
1) Melting of the candle is a physical change
2) Burning of the candle is a chemical change
Explanation:-
• Candles are made from wax and acts as the fuel for the flame
• Melting of wax only changes the physical shape of the wax and does not change anything else hence it is a physical change
• Burning of wax creates some new products such as ash and unburned residue and is a Chemical change
Answer:
Melting of candle is physical change. In melting of candle, only the state of candle changes from solid to liquid. It is a reversible reaction and no new substance is formed.
Burning of candle is both physical and chemical change. When the candle burns, the candle slowly melts which freezes after some time (Physical change). Burning of candle is a chemical change as it involves combustion.