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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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Chapter 1: Chemical Reactions and Equations - Exercise 1 [Page 21]

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Lakhmir Singh Chemistry (Science) [English] Class 10
Chapter 1 Chemical Reactions and Equations
Exercise 1 | Q 34.6 | Page 21

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