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When a candle melts it gradually loses its shape, and turns into a puddle.

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What happens to the matter of a burning candle after it burns?

The matter of a burning candle is transformed into heat, light, and various gases and particles, such as carbon dioxide, water vapor, and soot. The process is a chemical reaction in which the wax of the candle combines with oxygen from the air to produce heat and light.


Is candle wax a solid or a liquid?

Candle wax is a solid at room temperature. When heated, it melts into a liquid form.


What is the chemical reaction when you burn a candle?

When a candle burns the reactions that occur are both chemical and physical. Chemical reaction is when substances are mixed together to create a different material. A physical reaction is when there is a change in the appearance of the substance. For example when water turns to ice, and when chocolate melts. The chemical reaction that happens when a candle burns is when the oxygen combines with the paraffin. When this happens, this makes carbon dioxide, water and other materials. When the wax reacts with the oxygen it gives off light and heat. The more oxygen that reacts with the candle when it burns, the brighter and hotter it is. The physical reaction that occurs is when the candle wax melts. When the energy (light and heat) inside of the candle is released it helps to melt the candle.


What changes do you see when a candle burns?

When a candle burns, the wax at the top of the candle melts and turns into liquid, which is then drawn up the wick by capillary action. This liquid wax vaporizes and mixes with oxygen in the air, producing a flame. The heat from the flame melts more wax, sustaining the process and allowing the candle to continue burning.


Is a hot candle wax solid liquid or gas?

Hot candle wax is a liquid. When the wax is heated, it melts and transforms into a liquid form.

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How does a candle change physically?

As a candle burns, the candle becomes smaller as the wax melts.


Which chemical melts candle?

triglycerides


How does a candle get smaller and smaller?

The flame burns the wax which melts smaller and smaller. Therefore the candle melts 'til there is nothing left.


What are the advantages of using candle melts instead of candles for room fragrances?

Candle melts are preferred over standard candles for room fragrances due to the ability to mix and match scents. Candle melts also tend to be cheaper when compared to regular candles.


Which part of the candle melts when the candle is burning?

Normally the part closest to the flame (the wax).


What is an example of a physical change in a candle?

When the wax melts


Name one reversible change when a candle burns?

The wax of the candle melts and then rehardens. This is a physical change and reversible


What happens to the matter of a burning candle after it burns?

The matter of a burning candle is transformed into heat, light, and various gases and particles, such as carbon dioxide, water vapor, and soot. The process is a chemical reaction in which the wax of the candle combines with oxygen from the air to produce heat and light.


What happens when you get the candle on poptropica?

you have a candle


Which candle melts the fastes?

That depends on the company, color, type, and quality.