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Because of the law of conversation of mass

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Q: Explain why the mass of a candle does not disappear while burning?
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Why the the mass of a candle does not disappear while burning?

Because of the law of conversation of mass


What does it mean when you are burning a candle for someone and the wick has some kind of green residue on it while burning?

absolutly nothing.


Is burning a candle a chemical change or a physical change give reason?

It is both a physical and chemical change. The burning of the wick s chemical while the candle melting being physical.


What type of physical change will while crushing a rock and burning a candle?

1. Crushing is a physical process.2. Burning is a chemical process.


Crushing a rock creates a physical change while burning a candle creates this type of change?

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How does a candle produce carbon dioxide while it burns?

Any burning (oxidation reaction) produce carbon dioxide.


Why is melting of covered candle a physical change while burning of a candle wick a chemical change?

This is because a candle will change its whole form and stay that way, which is a physical outer change. And a candle wick only burns, it doesn't change it's appearance.


If the gases released by a burning candle could be contained and measured would you see that their mass is the same as the candle's was before it was lit and what law does this example describe?

This experiment is a verification of the law of the conservation of matter. And yes, the mass of all the combustion products would be equal to the mass of the candle and the oxygen it consumed while burning.


What is the use of a Candle holder?

to hold candles -.- To hold and support candles while they are burning so that they don't tip over.


Is a soy candle more environmentally friendly than a normal candle?

Yes, a soy candle is more environmentally friendly than a normal candle. Soy candles are made from 100 percent soybean wax which does not release toxins while burning. Also, soy candles are water-soluble and a renewable resource!


Is candle burning physical change?

Physical change means change physically while chemical change means change chemically or change in chemical properties.Like if you would drop a chip of zinc in sulphuric acid it will its color will be changed which is no doubt a physical change.But,also its properties are changed as it will be transformed into zinc sulphate from simple zinc,thus it also undergoes a chemical change. Now,with your question,the candle breaks but the candle remains the candle,so,its not a chemical change but a physical change only.Hope it helps!


Why does a candle smoke when it's blown out but not while it's burning?

you may not see it but once you blow out the candle, small embers are still inside the wick of the candle and burning. because the embers are so small thriving off the air particles thus creating the smoke you see.Additional answerIt does smoke while burning, if you look closely enough. In fact, if you put a piece of glass or tin above the flame it will become blackened with smoke particles (carbon).