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Wax is non-polar covalent because it is balanced in charge and it does not conduct electricity.
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Why is candle wax not conductive?
Candle wax consists of long chain hydrocarbons these are all covalent compunds there are no free electrons to conduct electricity or heat
Is wax reversible?
Yes because it can be melted then cooled
Is balls of wax forming when melted wax is poured into ice water a chemical change?
No, it is a physical change.
What term refers to paint that is mixed into melted wax?
It is Encaustic.
When wax melts do the particles change?
It goes through a physical change, because there is no mixing it with something to create a new substance. You could use melted wax just as you did before it melted, if you wanted to.
Why doesn't sugar and wax conduct electricity?
because wax does not have free electrons hence can not conduct electricity in solid state
Is candle wax a good conductor of electricity?
Wax itself does not condcut electricity, however the oil's of the wax does conduct electricity. The liquid from the wax will conduct electricity due to Ion conductivity in fluids.
What liquids do conduct electricity?
While there are many liquids that are known to conduct electricity, there are several that do not. These liquids that don't conduct electricity include milk, lava in its molten state, melting wax, and soda pop.
Why is candle wax not conductive?
Candle wax consists of long chain hydrocarbons these are all covalent compunds there are no free electrons to conduct electricity or heat
How can wax become harmful when melt?
Melted wax can cause burns on the skin.
What do you call the liquids that cannot conduct electricity?
While there are many liquids that are known to conduct electricity, there are several that do not. These liquids that don't conduct electricity include milk, lava in its molten state, melting wax, and soda pop.
What is the name of the liquid in your ears?
melted wax :)
What happens when the melted paraffin wax begins to solidify before casting the subject?
What will happen when the melted paraffin wax begins to solidify before casting the subject?
What can you make with melted crayons?
Crayon is made from colored wax. It can be melted and made into candles.
State of the wax after candle is lit?
Melted/Melting.
Do cupcakes have camauba wax in them?
Yes i think it is melted
Is wax reversible?
Yes because it can be melted then cooled
