If steel wool was balled up and compacted, would it burn faster or slower? Explain.

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Kadin

Chemistry

31 December, 05:37

If steel wool was balled up and compacted, would it burn faster or slower? Explain.

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Carley · Answer 1

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Slower

Steel wool originally is a very porous (you could say) material. The flames can not engulf the material easier and faster if it is compacted into a ball perhaps. If let loose, the flames can easily reach and burn the wool faster.