Chemistrymedium · Past Paper

What occurs when a candle burns?

AOnly a physical change
BOnly a chemical change
CBoth physical and chemical changes
DNeither physical nor chemical changes

✓ Correct Answer: CBoth physical and chemical changes

Melting of wax is a physical change, and the burning of the wick/vaporized wax to form CO2 and water is a chemical change.

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