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_________ burn(s) with a yellow flame with a smell of burning hair.

A

Silk and wool

B

Cotton and rayon

C

Nylon and polyester

D

Acrylic

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Understanding the Question**: The question asks which material burns with a yellow flame and produces a smell similar to that of burning hair. 2. **Identifying the Options**: The options provided are: - Acrylate - Nylon - Polyester - Silk - Wool - Cotton 3. **Classifying the Materials**: - Acrylate, Nylon, and Polyester are synthetic fibers. - Silk and Wool are natural fibers. - Cotton is also a natural fiber. 4. **Analyzing the Burning Characteristics**: - Natural fibers, such as silk and wool, tend to burn with a yellow flame and emit a smell similar to burning hair. This is because they are composed of proteins, similar to human hair. - Synthetic fibers, on the other hand, do not typically burn in this manner. 5. **Choosing the Correct Answer**: Since the question specifies the burning characteristics and the smell, the correct answer would be either silk or wool. However, since the question format suggests a single answer, we can conclude that the answer is: - **Silk or Wool** (depending on the options provided). 6. **Final Answer**: The answer to the question is **Silk or Wool**. ---

**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Understanding the Question**: The question asks which material burns with a yellow flame and produces a smell similar to that of burning hair. 2. **Identifying the Options**: The options provided are: - Acrylate - Nylon - Polyester ...
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