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The candle consumes all the oxygen in the confined space and burns out

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Q: Why does a candle go out when a jar is put over?
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What happens when you put a glass jar on a candle?

a flame needs oxygen to burn so if you put a lit candle in a closed container (like a jar) the oxygen will continue to fuel the fire until there is no more oxygen and the candle will go out


Why does candle go out when lid is put on jar?

Because if you put on the lid then the oxygen will be burnt and a candle will not be able to stay lit without oxygen.


What will happen if you put a lit candle under a glass jar of gas?

It will burn the gas out. Then go out.


When you put a jar over a candle the inside of the jar becomes misty why is this?

because all the smoke that is being let off by the flame is trapped inside the jar causing it to go misty which will eventually turn into water vapour/ condensation. hope this helps :)


What happens when you put a glass jar on a candle example?

the candle will go out because oxygen helps in burning but a burning substance produces carbon dioxide but when we put a glass upon can carbon will heavier than oxygen and when oxygen will less candle will go out


What happens when you put a lid over a lit candle?

Fire dies out because a constant supply oxygen is needed to keep a fire burning. When then oxygen is removed, the fire burns the remaining oxygen until it is all gone. Normally when fire has a good supply of oxygen it give of Carbon dioxide. However without enough oxygen it gives Carbon monoxide as the oxygen is used up. When there is virtually no oxygen left, the fire goes out.


How long does it take for a candle to go out in a bell jar?

1 to 5 minutes


What is the relationship between the size of the jar and the time taken for the candle to go of?

I assume you are thinking about a situation where the jar is airtight.In this case, a larger jar will have more air in it, and therefore more oxygen; the candle will be able to burn longer in a larger jar. I would expect the time it burns to be roughly proportional to the volume of the jar.


Why does a candle go out in a bell jar?

It doesn't get any oxygen and therefore the flame goes out


How will the size of a closed jar affect the burning time of a candle?

Because, if there is a candle in a closed jar it will almost immediately go out. This is because fires cannot be lit without oxygen, and with a closed jar, no oxygen can come in. The fire eats up all of the oxygen, causing it to go out if not quickly exposed to oxygen.


What happens when you put a beaker over a candle and why?

Burning is a process that uses up oxygen. When all the oxygen in the beaker is used up, the candle will go out.


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.