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As the candle is burning, some of the wax melts and turns into a gas in the atmosphere.

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What is when a candle burns and liquid wax is forming?

When a candle burns, the heat melts the wax, which then becomes liquid and flows down the sides of the candle. This process is called wax pooling. The liquid wax provides fuel for the flame to continue burning.


What does the wax of a candle react with when it burns?

Oxygen.


How does the state of matter of wax in a candle change when the candle it lit?

When a candle is lit, the solid wax melts and turns into liquid wax. As the candle burns, the liquid wax is drawn up the wick by capillary action and evaporates, creating a gas that then burns and produces heat and light.


How does a candle change physically?

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


What burns on a candle the wick or the wax?

the wick Burns but it produces heat that melts the wax


What physical and chemical changes occur when a wax candle burn?

Some wax burns, and as it does so, chemical changes occurs. Wax converts to CO2, CO, and H2O. That is an exothermic reaction The rest of the wax melts with the increased temperature. That is the physical change.


What physical changes happen when a candle is lit?

There are many things that physically chance when a candle burns. The wick burns, and turns into ash, and wax of the candle melts and runs down the sides of the candle or container.


Where is the wax of the candle going?

The wax of the candle is being consumed through the process of combustion. As the wick burns, it melts the wax, turning it into vapor and releasing carbon dioxide and water vapor into the air.


What is the change of state in a lit candle?

The change of state in a lit candle is from solid (wax) to liquid (molten wax) to gas (vaporized wax) as the heat from the flame melts the wax and turns it into vapor that burns, releasing heat and light.


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.


How does an ear wax candle work to remove ear wax effectively?

An ear wax candle works by creating a vacuum that draws out ear wax when the candle is lit and placed in the ear. The heat from the candle melts the ear wax, which is then drawn up into the candle as it burns. This process can help to remove excess ear wax effectively.


What form of energy is being used as a candle burns?

The chemical energy stored in the candle wax.