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A candle is able to burn in the air due to the presence of oxygen. The wick of the candle (usually made up of braided cotton) "draws" the wax up to the flame, providing the flame with combustible material to continue burning.
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Will a candle burn longer in inhaled air or exhaled air?
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.
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
What experiment could you do to prove that oxygen is needed for burnig?
simply cover a burning candle with a glass to cut off the air, then the candle will burn out
What does candle need from air to burn?
A candle requires oxygen (O2) to continue its combustion reaction and produce CO2 and H2O.
what is a beautiful cup in a candle?
What Faraday basically said was that when you burn a candle, you see the formation of a "beautiful cup". This cup is formed as the air near the candle moves upward due to heat of the candle.
How does oxygen Affect how fast a candle will burn?
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.
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.
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
Why do candles burn in the air?
Burning is a reaction of oxidation, a reaction of oxygen with a substance. Candle components are flammable.
What would happen if you lower a bell jar with the candle inside it withiut any air entering it?
The candle would burn off all the oxygen inside the jar, then the flame would go out as it needs oxygen 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
When was Burn Like a Candle created?
Burn Like a Candle was created on 1972-06-25.
