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    Mar 18, 2007, 12:12 PM
    The burning of a log
    When a log burns in a fire, the ashes have a much lower mass than the log. Explain
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    Mar 18, 2007, 12:17 PM
    The main loss of the mass of the log is turned into gas (mainly CO2) and escapes.
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    Mar 18, 2007, 12:18 PM
    Because the wood is reduced to carbon, which has a much lower mass then wood :)
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