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The hydrogen within the paraffin of a candle (the wax) severs its bonds with the carbon (the other element in the paraffin) because the energy the heat produces is enough to do so. The hydrogen then bonds with the oxygen atoms around it, and forms H2O. You can test this by covering a lit candle with a clear beaker. You will observe that water condenses around the flame.

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Why does a candle turn off if you cover it?

Fire is a chemical reaction; it uses oxygen to turn one substance into another. If you cover it, it can't get any oxygen from the air, and so the chemical reaction stops and the fire goes out. I borrowed the following equation from another online Q&A as an illustration. When propane (carbon and hydrogen) burns, it combines with oxygen to make carbon dioxide (carbon and oxygen) and water (hydrogen and oxygen). C3H8 + 5O2 --> 3CO2 + 4H20


Is hydrogen toxic to humans?

Hydrogen gas itself is not toxic to humans. However, when hydrogen is combusted, it can displace oxygen in the air and create a potential hazard in enclosed spaces. Additionally, hydrogen flames can be almost invisible, increasing the risk of accidental burns.


When hydrogen burns in air it reacts with the oxygen component to form H2O so what happens to the nitrogen?

Nitrogen is largely unreactive under typical conditions and does not participate in the combustion reaction between hydrogen and oxygen. It remains as molecular nitrogen (N2) in the atmosphere after the combustion of hydrogen.


Does hydrogen gas support combustion?

Yes, hydrogen gas supports combustion. It is highly flammable and burns in the presence of oxygen to produce heat and water vapor.


How Does Hydrogen React With Fire?

It goes boom. scary. Another answer Nothing happens when fire is added to hydrogen gas. Hydrogen gas needs another gas in order to do anything. If you have hydrogen gas in the air and add fire, you get a great big boom.

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What happens to the candle when it burns?

it goes down


When the candle burns what falls?

Wax is made of hydrogen and carbon. When a candle burns, the hydrogen and carbon from the wax combine with the oxygen in the air to become carbon dioxide and water vapor. Most of the matter in the candle ends up as these two gases. If you are looking for candle making supplies, please check out ohcans candle.


What happens to the carbon when the candle burns?

When a candle burns, the carbon in the wax combines with oxygen in the air to form carbon dioxide gas. This process releases heat and light, which is why the candle produces a flame.


What happens when a candle lit?

The hydrogen and the carbon dioxide mix. Candle uses oxygen and wax as fuel


What happens when a star burns all of its hydrogen?

When a star burns up all of its hydrogen,it becomes red in color.As hydrogen is the fuel for star and it will burst after it.


Which candle burns the fastest white or yellow?

The yellow candle burns fastest .


You are tyring to find out which candle burns the fastest according to colori found out that the ivory candle burns the slowest and the purple candle burns the fastest why is this?

the ivory candle is going to burn the fastest


The rate at witch a candle burns in millimeters per minute is called?

The rate at which a candle burns in millimeters per minute is called the candle's burn rate. This measurement quantifies how quickly the candle is consumed as it burns.


What does a candle let out?

A candle when it burns lets out smoke.


What are the release dates for As the Candle Burns - 1913?

As the Candle Burns - 1913 was released on: USA: March 1913


What happens to the gases produced when a candle burns?

When a candle burns, it produces gases such as carbon dioxide, water vapor, and carbon monoxide. These gases are released into the air as by-products of the combustion process.


How does a candle change physically?

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