Melting of wax is a physical change whereas the burning of candle is a chemical change?

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On heating wax it melts but when we cool it down we get back the solid wax, while if we take the case of wick in the candle then it decomposes to give water and carbon di-oxide, which makes it irreversible and hence a chemical change.

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Q. Assertion :The burning of a candle is both a physical and a chemical change. Reason: Burning of candle melts the wax and hence physical state of wax has changed from solid to liquid. Again the wax combines with the atmosphere oxygen and changes to carbon dioxide, heat and light.

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2. The chemical change is combustion of fuel in presence of oxygen. This leads to the production and emission of carbon dioxide from the flame
3. The burning of a candle is only a chemical change
4. The burning of a candle is only a physical change

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Q. Statement 1: Melting of candle wax is a physical change and the melted wax can again be obtained as solid wax upon the removal of heat.

Statement 2: Burning of candle wick is a chemical change and the wick cannot be obtained back in its original form.

Based on the given statements, choose the right option.

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