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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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State one characteristic of the chemical reaction which takes place when wax is burned in the form of a candle.

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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 31]

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Lakhmir Singh Chemistry [English] Class 10
Chapter 1 Chemical Reactions and Equations
Exercise 1 | Q 34. (b) (v) | Page 31

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