I. Statement of Purpose and Hypothesis:
My topic was about burning candles. I wanted to find out what
color candle would burn the fastest. My hypothesis stated
that, if I burned five candles, one red, one white, one yellow,
one purple, and one blue, then the white one would burn the
fastest.
II. Methodology
I tested my hypothesis by burning five candles. The materials
that I used were a ruler, stop watch, black maker, candles,
candle holders, and matches. The variables that were kept the
same were the candle's brand, when we started to burn them, the
length and width of the candle, room temperature, and distance
between the candles. The only thing that was different was
that the candles were different colors. To carry out my
project I first set up the candles four inches apart. Then I
marked a line one inch down form the wick on each candle. Then
I lit them all at once. Next, I started timing how long it
took each to burn. I stopped timing when the mark on each
candle was gone. Finally, I recorded my data.
III. Analysis of Data:
The white candle didn't burn the fastest. The fastest burning
candle was the yellow one which took twenty-two minutes and
twenty seconds, then red which took twenty- four minutes and
thirty seconds, then blue which took twenty-five minutes and
eleven seconds, then the white candle which took twenty-five
minutes and twenty seconds, and then the purple one which took
twenty-six minutes and one second.
IV. Summary and Conclusion:
I found out that the fastest burning candle was the yellow one.
Therefore, I reject my hypothesis which stated that the white
one would burn the fastest. If I could do this experiment
again I would make a few changes. I would make the mark on the
candle two inches down instead of one inch down. I would also
try other brands and colors of candles.
V. Application:
I learned that, if I ever wanted candles that burn fast, then I
should get light colored candles because they burn the fastest.
Color really has an effect on burning candles
the dye doesnt effect the candle, it depense on the wik and the candle size of the candle, also the room temperature
The heat that comes off the flame of the candle melts the wax slowly from burning.
Yes, thicker candles have more wax to burn and therefor take longer to burn out.
Well the wax on a candle doesn't burn because of how it is made. The waX does melt though.
Coloring of a candle does not affect the burn time of candles. Larger wicks on candles may cause it to burn faster, and the type of wax used also affects burning rate. Soft wax, typically found in jars, has a higher oil content, which allows it to burn faster. Pillar candles most commonly use harder wax, which will burn slower.
Melting candle wax is a chemical change. Why? Because when you cook or burn candle wax it melts so it is a chemical change.
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Yes, thicker candles have more wax to burn and therefor take longer to burn out.
Well the wax on a candle doesn't burn because of how it is made. The waX does melt though.
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.
It depends on what kind of wax that the candle is made out of
Coloring of a candle does not affect the burn time of candles. Larger wicks on candles may cause it to burn faster, and the type of wax used also affects burning rate. Soft wax, typically found in jars, has a higher oil content, which allows it to burn faster. Pillar candles most commonly use harder wax, which will burn slower.
Melting candle wax is a chemical change. Why? Because when you cook or burn candle wax it melts so it is a chemical change.
No. Not all candles are made of wax. A candle can be made of soap, oil, fat.
when a candle burns, the wax is reacting with oxygen in the air to give out heat and light. If you give the candle more oxygen then it will burn brighter, but it will burn out more quickly. It all depends whether the candle has a high or low concentration of oxygen. The main reason why the candle burns brighter is because there is a better chance that the oxygen will bump into the wax on the wick. when a candle burns, the wax is reacting with oxygen in the air to give out heat and light. If you give the candle more oxygen then it will burn brighter, but it will burn out more quickly. It all depends whether the candle has a high or low concentration of oxygen. The main reason why the candle burns brighter is because there is a better chance that the oxygen will bump into the wax on the wick.
it floats away
Melting candle wax is a chemical change. Why? Because when you cook or burn candle wax it melts so it is a chemical change.
Typically, a room temperature candle will burn faster than a cold candle. A rate of burn is determined by the wick effect. The flame heats the wax beneath the wick, pulling the wax upwards along the wick to provide fuel. The heat evaporates at the top of the flame. Wax that is cold takes more energy to heat and melt, thus slowing the rate at which the wax is consumed
Not depending on the color, it's always the wax that lets the candle burn. Near the flame, the wax melts until its gaseous and this paraffin gas is burned.