I can catch fire but I’m not alive, I can change shape but I’m not a being, I am essential in cooking. What am I?
Category: Science · Difficulty: easy
Hint: Think about ingredients used for frying.
Answer
Oil
Explanation
Oil is a flammable liquid essential for cooking, which can change state when heated.
This is an easy science riddle — a good one for children and beginners. The answer is Oil.
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