This video started a good discussion over on my friends feed. So far no one has answered it and I dont want to give away the answer to anyone else (please CW your answers) but the question is this:
Why is it when you burn a piece of steel wool it gets heavier, but if you burn a log it gets lighter.
#science #chemisty #physics
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@tatzelbrumm
Yup thats the majority of the eeight. Only part you forgot is that water is also generated in the reaction and released as steam.