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Why is combustion of Liquified Petroleum Gas (LPG) a chemical change?

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Definition of Chemical Change**: A chemical change is a process where one or more substances are transformed into different substances with new chemical and physical properties. This involves a change in the chemical composition of the substances involved. **Hint**: Remember that a chemical change results in the formation of new substances. 2. **Understanding LPG**: Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) primarily consists of hydrocarbons, mainly propane (C3H8) and butane (C4H10). When LPG is burned, it undergoes a reaction with oxygen. ...
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