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Why can you light a candle by putting a match flame in the smoke of a candle which has been blown out?
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∙ 13y ago
A very good question my freind and im surprised no one has given you the answer. This is very unusual thing since smoke is carbon dioxide and is NOT flamable but however the candle is coated in "proffin" so its the proffin in the smoke that causes the candle to light back up.
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Actually, smoke is quite flammable. Smoke is generally seen from fires that are burning every inefficiently (such as one that is just put), thus the smoke contains a lot of the unburnt fuel. Efficient fires to not produce smoke.
Anyway, the smoke from the blown out candle is fuel...as it travels upwards it mixes with the oxygen in the air...thus we have two side of the fire triangle. However, since you cooled the candle (by blowing on it) you removed the last part, the heat; thus combustion stopped. When you light the smoke with a match, you re-introduce the heat and combustion begins anew.
Never heard of "proffin" nor was I able to find it on Google or anywhere. Did you mean paraffin? Candles are made of paraffin (that is actually what burns) the wick allows the flame to be incident on the surface of the wax; the wax vaporizes and is actually what burns not the wick.
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What does the flame on the candle represent?
Light duhhh :p
What happens during a melting candle?
when a candle is lighted ; this is what happens : the solid wax melts and rises up the wick. The wax vapours react with oxygen to burn as a flame. The candle starts melting. This is a physical change. while observing the candle flame we see that the candle has 3 zones. Non - Luminous zone is the innermost zone. It appears as a dark zone and is the coldest part of the candle flame due to less oxygen. Then comes the Luminous zone , it is yellow and opaque. The glowing of carbon particles cause the flame to look yellow and emit light. Then , Invisible zone - it is the outermost zone of the candle flame. it is the hottest zone and cannot be seen with naked eye. Combustion reaction comes to completion here and carbon changes into carbon dioxide.
What is made by a candle?
Depending on what you look at it, the answer can be many things. It can be smoke, or light or flame. But mostly, it sometimes makes a beautiful smell. But always what you end up with, is molten wax.
What compound words start with candle?
candle light or candlefire
Why can you hold your fingers beside the candle flame without being harmed but not above the flame?
Beside the flame the heat you experience is that heat being radiated as light - if you hold your finger too close or leave it too long, you will get harmed! Beside the flame the air is cool as cool air is being sucked into the flame. However above the flame the hot gases produced by the combustion of the wax in the flame are rising upward by convection. These hot gasses will heat you skin by conduction and you will be burned very quickly.
Is candle flame a source of light?
The flame of a candle is a source of light.
Is a flame a source of light?
The flame of a candle is a source of light.
Is candle flame a souce of light?
Yes it is.
Does candle flame emit light?
Yes......
What are the words to the song One Candle One Flame?
One Candle One Flame (Unison) Light one candle, Light one candle, Light one candle, Light one flame. Light one candle, Light one candle, Light one candle, Light one candle on a long winters night. In a world full of darkness in a world full of pain all it takes is a sparkle all it takes is a flame to make joy out of sadness to bring hope to a life like the promise of the dawn on a long winters night. (2-Part) (Soprano) Light one candle, Light one candle, Light one candle, Light one flame. Light one candle, Light one candle, Light one candle, Light one candle on a long winters night. (Alto) If you light up the shadows then you won't be afraid if you offer your kindness you'll get back what you gave. it takes one little candle to turn darkness to light like the promise of the dawn on a long winters night. (Soprano) Light...... One candle light..... one flame...... Light...... one candle Light one candle on a long winters night (Alto) Light one candle, Light one candle, Light one candle, Light one flame. Light one candle, Light one candle, Light one candle, Light one candle on a long winters night. (Soprano) Oooh...........oooh......oooh.....oooh.............................. (Alto) Oooh...........oooh......oooh.....oooh.............................. (Soprano) Light one candle, Light one candle, Light one candle, Light one flame. Light one candle, Light one candle, Light one candle, Light one candle on a long winters night. A long winters night a long....... winters night........... (Alto) Make the sun rise tomorrow with your faith in today you can soften a sparrow if you just light the way. All it takes is a candle to turn darkness to light. Like the promise of the dawn on a long winters. A long winters night a long....... winters night............
What goes out but never in?
A flame, a candle or a fire, a light.
What does the flame on the candle represent?
Light duhhh :p
Why is candle a source of light?
because the flame from when it is lite produces heat and light
What comes in but never goes out?
A flame, a candle or a fire, a light.
How do you prove that candles use oxygen?
Light the candle and put a glass jar over it. Watch the flame of the candle closely. When the flame goes out, this means that the flame must have oxygen to burn the candle. This is how candles use oxygen.
Is a candle flame a light sources?
yes it is it is a light sources don't you know that stupid
What is made by a lit candle from the word flare?
Flame
