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Q: What is the chemical change called in a lit candle?
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when a candle is lit it undergoes a chemical change?

That is correct, a candle (or the material of which it is composed, which is usually paraffin) undergoes a chemical change when it burns.


What is the physical and chemical change that occurs when a birthday candle is lit on a cake?

There are multiple physical changes and chemical changes that occur when a candle burns. One physical change is that the candle melts back into liquid wax. One chemical change is flame burning on the wick.


How does the state of matter of wax in a candle change when the candle is lit an need an answer?

because the fire


What is the name of the candle that is blessed and lit at the beginning of the liturgy?

The candle is called the Paschal candle. It is sometimes referred to as the "Easter candle."


What type of energy is in a lit candle?

Chemical energy is converted to light and thermal energy.


Why are candle shades called candle shades?

They are called candle shades because they cover the already lit candle with decorated paper to change the appearance of a room, making it more goofy or romantic and can be any shape, design or pattern and reflect off the walls. They can be used for romantic candle lite dinners.


What is the change of state in a lit candle?

The solid wax of the candle melts, and eventually vapourises, then burns and becomes a gas.


What is the present tense of lit?

If you mean lit as in "He lit the candle", then the preset tense for lit is Light. "I am lighting the candle."


Why is the pascal candle lit?

It is lit on Easter as a sign of the light of Christ entering the world to save us. It stays lit until Pentecost Sunday. We are called to be light to others as Jesus was


What was lit at the Easter vigil as a symbol of Jesus' resurrection?

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What happens to a candle when it's lit?

the wick burns and the wax evaporates and also melt's and this is a chemical reaction :):):):):):):):)Ö


What is the chemical change when a wax taper is lit?

Oxidation.