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carbon dioxide and water
if there is not enough oxygen in the air when it burns, then it is called incomplete combustion. a colourless, odourless, poisonous gas carbon monoxide can be formed, as well as the much more common carbon (soot)
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 13y agoWith a match or lighter, we supply the heat necessary to initiate the chemical reactions that will sustain the flame. The wax (paraffin) melts in the presence of the heat, is wicked up to the flame, and is burned. Combustion occurs as the chain hydrocarbons of the wax break down in the presence of oxygen in air, and we see the formation of (idealy) carbon dioxide and water.
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∙ 13y agoBurning candle wax (paraffin) produces gases. To understand what substances are present, let's look at what's going on. First, we light the candle, and our match or lighter supplies the heat to initiate the chemical reactions that will become self-sustaining when the flame forms.
The liquid wax is a hydrocarbon, and it's melted by the heat of the continuing chemical reactions in the combustion process. This liquid wax chemically breaks down and (idealy) forms carbon dioxide gas, and water. The water is also a gas at the heat of formation prevents it from appearing as a liquid.
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∙ 13y agoWax itself is the candle fuel. The heat from the candle melt and vaporized the wax to fuel gas and move up to combustion zone.
Experiment to try: do it under adult supervision.
Heat the wax with insulated handle spoon until melt and small bubble start to form then ignite it. You will observe that wax can burn. Wax temperature for auto combustion is around 200 C. The temperature is awful high so it provided with wick to start the fire.
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∙ 9y agoCandle wax is made out of paraffin. The burning of the paraffin fuel keeps the candle wick flame alight for a long period.
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∙ 8y agoGenerally paraffin wax is used in a candle, but sometimes bees' wax is used as well.
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∙ 15y agoVarious oxides of carbon (including CO2) and water vapor.
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∙ 11y agocarbon dioxide and liquid wax/water
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Can you mix candle wax?
How do I make floor wax with candles
What is in a colored candle?
in a colored candle there is wax
Is the molecular mass of candle wax less than 100?
No, the range is about 282-562 molecular mass for candle wax.
Candle is a mixture of what?
Depending on what type of wax the Candle provider used, a Candle is a mixture of wax, dye blocks used to color the candle and a fragrance oil that's safely used to scent candles with.
What does candle wax react with?
fire
Is candle wax a conductor?
The candle wax is an insulator.
What is the effect of candle wax?
Candle wax is the fuel a candle uses to keep burning. So, I guess the effect of the wax is the candle keeps burning.
Is candle wax a physical property?
Candle wax are generally organic compounds. melting of candle wax is a physical property
Can you mix candle wax?
How do I make floor wax with candles
What is another word for candle wax?
Tallow is used as candle wax
Is candle wax mixture or a Pure Substance?
candle wax is a mixture
Can candle wax wax your snowboard?
Candle wax isn't the same as board wax. Candle wax can make your board stick to the snow, so just spend the extra couple bucks and buy snowboarding wax.
Is candle wax mixture or a compound?
Candle wax is a hydrogenated oil compound
Is Candle wax a conductor of electricity?
No, candle wax would be considered an insulator.
Is a wax candle magnetic?
No, because a wax candle does not have any magnetic pull or push.
What is in a colored candle?
in a colored candle there is wax
What are parts of a candle?
Candle wax and a wick
