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The burning of kerosene in a lantern is a physical or chemical change. Give Reason.


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Physical change

  • The changes which can be observed and specified like changes in hardness, rigidity, fluidity, color, density, boiling point, melting point, etc. are the physical changes.

Chemical change

  • A chemical change is a change that results in the formation of new chemical substances.
  • It involves making or breaking of bonds between atoms.

Burning of kerosene in a lantern

  • When kerosene burns, it combines with atmospheric oxygen, formation of new products takes place.
  • Hence burning of kerosene is a chemical change.

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