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One gram of pulverized wood burns faster than one gram piece of wood.

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The rate of reaction depend upon the surface are a of reacting species. Pulverized wood has greater surface area as compared to one gram of piece of wood so it comes in contact with oxygen to much more extent and get burnt much faster.

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