State whether true or false
Burning of paper is a physical change.

True

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False

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Solution

The correct option is B False
Physical changes involve changes in the form of a substance, but not in its chemical composition. As we burn a paper, it changes to ash i.e. changes its chemical composition, hence, it is a chemical change.

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