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Paraffin is a general term for (primarily) alkanes that are solid at room temperature; it is not a specific chemical name or compound and therefore does not have any specific number of carbon atoms per formula unit.
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∙ 15y agothere are 300 hydrogen 2 3 oxygen 18 carbon dioxide molecules and 12 helium molecules resulting in a total of 335 carbon atoms in one carbon molecule in candle wax!
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∙ 13y agoCandle Wax is C25H52 so in 1 molecule of candle wax there are 52 hydrogen atoms.
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What atoms are in wax?
Mostly just carbon and hydrogen. A wax sort of a "hydrocarbon" with some oxygen.
Does wax have carbon in it?
yes.
What is chemical formula for wax?
Paraffin wax is a colorless and translucent hard wax which is mainly composed of a mixture of alkanes. This mixture indicates solid straight-chain hydrocarbons with the general formula CnH2n+2.
Where does the wax go as a candle burns?
This is because the wax oxidizes (burns) in the flame to yield water and carbon dioxide, which dissipate in the air around the candle, in a reaction which also yields light and heat. Candle wax (paraffin) is composed of chains of connected carbon atoms surrounded by hydrogen atoms. These hydrocarbon molecules can burn completely. First the heat of the flame vaporizes the wax molecules and then they react with the oxygen in the air. As long as the wax doesn't melt away from the flame, the flame will consume it completely and leave no ash or wax residue. Source: http://chemistry.about.com/od/howthingsworkfaqs/f/candlewax.htm
What is the process that can change candle wax into carbon and water?
The answer is condesation
What atoms are candle wax made of?
Hydrogen and Carbon
What atoms are in wax?
Mostly just carbon and hydrogen. A wax sort of a "hydrocarbon" with some oxygen.
What are made mostly from carbon and hydrogen atoms?
Lipids (wax, fats and oils)
What molecule consists of 21 carbon atoms?
Arachidonic acid and arachidic acid are two but there are many others. Paraffin Wax of which C21H44 is a major component is another.
What is present tense of wax?
The verb 'wax' is the present tense.
Is it necessary to wax carbon fiber parts of a car?
no it messes it up do not wax carbon fibor idiot
Does wax have carbon in it?
yes.
What atoms make graphite in pencil?
Though the archetypal pencil was an artist's brush, the stylus, a thin metal stick used for scratching in papyrus or wax tablets, was used extensively by the Romans,[3] and for palm-leaf manuscripts.
What elements make up candle wax?
Regardless of whether the origin of the candle wax is petroleum, animal, or vegetable, the National Candle Association notes that all candle waxes share several common characteristics: Hydrocarbon makeup, a combination of hydrogen and carbon Solid at room temperature and liquid when heated, known as thermoplasticity Low chemical reaction Water repellant Low toxicity
What is chemical formula for wax?
Paraffin wax is a colorless and translucent hard wax which is mainly composed of a mixture of alkanes. This mixture indicates solid straight-chain hydrocarbons with the general formula CnH2n+2.
How is carbon dioxide given off when wax is burned?
wax is a hydocarbon( a compound composed of hydrogen and carbon only).all hydrocarbons give carbon-dioxide and oxygen on combustion cxHy + O2 ---> CO2 + H2
Where does the wax go as a candle burns?
This is because the wax oxidizes (burns) in the flame to yield water and carbon dioxide, which dissipate in the air around the candle, in a reaction which also yields light and heat. Candle wax (paraffin) is composed of chains of connected carbon atoms surrounded by hydrogen atoms. These hydrocarbon molecules can burn completely. First the heat of the flame vaporizes the wax molecules and then they react with the oxygen in the air. As long as the wax doesn't melt away from the flame, the flame will consume it completely and leave no ash or wax residue. Source: http://chemistry.about.com/od/howthingsworkfaqs/f/candlewax.htm
