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The melting of wax is a physical change,
yet the burning of wax is a chemical
change. What is the essential difference
between the physical change and chemical
change of wax in a burning candle?
A The burning of wax forms new
compounds, while the melting of wax
does not.
B A higher temperature is needed to burn
wax than to melt wax.
C Melted wax can be separated into other
substances, while solid wax cannot.
D Melted wax is a different phase of
matter than solid wax.
A The burning of wax forms new
compounds, while the melting of wax
does not.