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Air contains about 21% oxygen, so the candle in air might only burn 21% as long as a candle in oxygen. Of course, that does not include other variables, like the candle burning in oxygen will burn hotter, melting the candle wax sooner.
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∙ 13y ago
Saima Saeed
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∙ 10y agoNo, oxygen generally makes fire burn faster and hotter.
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∙ 13y agoNo. In pure air, a candle would burn around twice as quick than in normal/regular conditions.
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∙ 12y agoIt will burn longer in inhaled air, as it contains more oxygen than exhaled air.
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Would a large plant and a burning candle placed under a bell jar will the candle burn the plant because of the plant is giving off carbon dioxide?
The candle will burn BUT it is because the plant is giving off OXYGEN and is TAKING IN carbon dioxide.
How an anaerobic atmosphere can be created in a jar?
If you burn a candle in the jar, it will use the oxygen as fuel and turn it into carbon dioxide. When the candle stops burning, the oxygen is gone.
What are the uses of a carbon dioxide gas jar?
Carbon dioxide gas jar is a jar used to grow culture media. It contains carbon dioxide taken from candle flames burn inside the jar. Bacteria and other microorganisms are grown in this jar for further observations.
How do you burn trees?
You burn down trees by using really really strong fire and then you can just watch it burn down and watch it burn down with the fire!
Can you burn off fingerprints?
No. It is impossable to burn off your fingerprints. If Jhon Dillon did not get away with shaving them off then you can not burn them off.
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
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.
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.
Does a white candle burn longer then a red one?
no
What candle burs longer beeswax or regular?
Beeswax candles burn longer
Why candle burns longer in oxygen?
Candles burn oxygen
What is the difference between melting of candle wax and burning of candle?
Burning a candle is the process in which the wick is burnt. The wax is there to make the wick burn slower in order to let the candle burn for longer. Melting wax is part of the process but not burning the candle itself.
Why do you think that candle with plant would burn for a longer time?
Candle burns oxygen. Plant produces oxygen from Carbon Dioxide. plant produces oxygen, which is burned by candle. Candle lasts longer because more oxygen is present
Does air effects length of time for a candle to burn?
yes.you need more air,as the candle will burn for longer in a bigger volume of air because the air contains oxygen which is needed for combustion
Can you burn a candle inside a jar?
For a short time with the lid on or for much longer with the lid off.
What colors of candles can burn longer?
colour is colour... it depends on the make, if its a more expensive candle, it will last longer if the brand is quality
Why does a white candle melt faster than a colored candle?
Because white candle doesn't have any paint on it. The paint takes longer to burn than just pure white burning.
