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No, a candle can't burn on the moon if it's not in some kind of atmosphere containing oxygen. The moon really doesn't have any atmosphere, and that means no oxygen to support combustion of any kind.
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Why cant you light a candle on the moon?
Because there is no oxygen on the moon. A fire needs oxygen in order to burn.
Which one takes longer to burn rubber or a candle?
a candle takes longer to burn but it smells nicer, especially if it is a scented candle
If sky candle is a kenning for the sun is then night sky candle might be a kenning for the moon?
a dead candle could be a kenning for the moon. seeing as a lit candle is sun.
How do you make a candle burn green?
if you burn copper sulphite
Which is to burn longer a tallow candle or a wax candle?
If you freeze the candle, before using it, it will burn for a longer period of time. ANSWER Beeswax burns very quickly.
Will an astronaut succeed if he tries burning a candle in the natural environment of the moon?
No, because there is no oxygen in the moon and candle needs heat energy too so if there is no ixygen the candle will not burn.
Why cant you light a candle on the moon?
Because there is no oxygen on the moon. A fire needs oxygen in order to burn.
Why does a candle not burn on the surface of the moon?
for combustion to take place there has to be heat, oxygen and a fuel. On the moon there is a fuel (wick of the candle) and heat(your fire source) but no oxygen as there is no atmosphere which makes combustion (burning) impossible.
Will an astronaut succeed if he tries burning a candle in the natural environments of the moon?
no because moon has no oxygen and oxygen is needed to mix with the materials to burn
If a plant and a burning candle are placed under a bell jar will the candle burn?
no it will not it needs carbon dioxide to burn, without it theres no way the candle will be able to burn
Which one takes longer to burn rubber or a candle?
a candle takes longer to burn but it smells nicer, especially if it is a scented candle
Can you light a candle on the Moon?
moon has no atmosphere and no water on it so we cannot light a candle on moon.
When was Burn Like a Candle created?
Burn Like a Candle was created on 1972-06-25.
Does a candle burn the brightest towards the end?
yes, candle will burn brighter before extinguision
What is the reason for a yellow candle to burn faster than a colored candle'?
actually the color does not effect how fast the candle burn, i got confused of " Does candle's color effect how candle's burn?"but i think the color does not effect how candle burns. But some people will think that the white or yello candle will burn slower because color will obsorb the heat more. Hope i have answered your question.
Does the thickness of a candle affect the burn time of a candle?
Yes, thicker candles have more wax to burn and therefor take longer to burn out.
If sky candle is a kenning for the sun is then night sky candle might be a kenning for the moon?
a dead candle could be a kenning for the moon. seeing as a lit candle is sun.
