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When wood is burned, energy is released in the form of heat and light. Describe the reaction, and explain why the reaction does not violate the law of conservation of energy.

-Physical science

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Answer:

the reaction is a physical reaction and it is exothermic as it releases heat to the sorrounding

Step-by-step explanation:

because the mass of paper burnt is equal to the mass of products which are ashes

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