The 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 its chemical composition. As we burn paper, it changes into ash i.e., changes its chemical composition. Hence, it is a chemical change not a physical one.

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