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Question
State one characteristic of the chemical reaction which takes place when wax is burned in the form of a candle?
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Solution
When wax (solid) is burnt in the form of candle, it produces water (liquid) and carbon dioxide (gas). Hence, this reaction is characterised by change in state.
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