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Why would a candle burn longer in the open other than in a glass jar?
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If the glass jar is sealed, there is a limited amount of oxygen within it. Fire uses oxygen to stay alive. Once it uses up the limited amount of oxygen in the glass jar, it can no longer sustain flame. However, in the open, there is a theoretically unlimited amount of oxygen.
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When a candle burns wax undergoes a combustion reaction would a candle burn longer in the open or when covered with an inverted glass jar?
The candle burning in the open will burn longer, because it has easy access to oxygen to sustain the reaction. The flame of the candle burning under the jar will go out quickly, since it will use up its available oxygen faster than the oxygen can be replenished. Even if the jar is open at the bottom, the heat, carbon monoxide, and carbon dioxide produced by the flame will prevent sufficient oxygen from getting to the flame to feed it.
Why did the candle stop burning after some time?
You do not give us the conditions when the candle stops burning, but a guess would be that the candle is in a closed container. When the candle has used up the oxygen inside the closed container, it can no longer burn, and goes out.
Why does a candle have a wick?
A candle has a wick because without one the lit candle would not burn.
Does a candle with flame have cells?
Not really. The candle would have molecules, but the flame falls under energy and would break down to quanta.
What would happen if you ate a candle?
you will die from the wax inside you.
If a candle was bigger than a plant would the candle stay lit longer if they were both sealed in a glass jar?
Yes Yes
How would you prove a plant produces oxygen?
place 2-3 plants with dense leaves in a closed glass chamber with a lighted candle. the candle will light longer than wothout plants
Which is to burn longer a tallow candle or a wax candle?
If you freeze the candle, before using it, it will burn for a longer period of time. ANSWER Beeswax burns very quickly.
Why do you think that candle with plant would burn for a longer time?
Candle burns oxygen. Plant produces oxygen from Carbon Dioxide. plant produces oxygen, which is burned by candle. Candle lasts longer because more oxygen is present
What would stay colder longer aluminum cup or glass cup?
glass
When a candle burns wax undergoes a combustion reaction would a candle burn longer in the open or when covered with an inverted glass jar?
The candle burning in the open will burn longer, because it has easy access to oxygen to sustain the reaction. The flame of the candle burning under the jar will go out quickly, since it will use up its available oxygen faster than the oxygen can be replenished. Even if the jar is open at the bottom, the heat, carbon monoxide, and carbon dioxide produced by the flame will prevent sufficient oxygen from getting to the flame to feed it.
Why did the candle stop burning after some time?
You do not give us the conditions when the candle stops burning, but a guess would be that the candle is in a closed container. When the candle has used up the oxygen inside the closed container, it can no longer burn, and goes out.
What would you call a glass Christmas ornament that is lit from the inside with a candle?
I am not 100% sure but I would call it a hanging lamp ornament
Can you boil water with candle?
Certainly. However, the amount would be very small. A tablespoon of water will boil fairly quickly. A big pan would take much longer than the candle would last.
How would a larger diameter candle would produce a larger flame?
The size of the wick dertermines how large the flame is.
Will a candle burn longer in inhaled air or exhaled air?
Air contains about 21% oxygen, so the candle in air might only burn 21% as long as a candle in oxygen. Of course, that does not include other variables, like the candle burning in oxygen will burn hotter, melting the candle wax sooner.
Why would someone want to use an electric candle instead of regular candles?
Someone might want to use an electric candle instead of a regular candle to reduce the risk of fire hazards. Also an electric candle will last far longer and not have to be replaced like regular candles.
