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because all the air is being used up.
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Why does a candle catches fire when a fire is kept a bit away from it?
carbon dixocide is needed to kepp the fire going which is air, sowhen its covered it does not get enough carbon d. and will die of slowly.
Which part of the candle burns?
In a traditional candle, the part that burns is the wick. The wick is typically a braided or twisted cord made from natural fibers, such as cotton or hemp, or sometimes from a blend of natural and synthetic materials. If you happen to have time, Please check Ohcans candle. We have more details about candle on our blogpost.
What are the chemical properties of a unlit candle?
What are the physical properties of unlit candle
A burning candle is what kind of energy?
A burning candle produces thermal energy and light.
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 will happen if a candle is placed in a basin of water covered with a cup?
If burning, the candle will use up all the oxygen and go out.
What happen if a big and a small burning candle is covered with a big jar?
Once the oxygen was used up, both candles would go out.
Why does candle blow off when covered?
No oxegen to keep fire going
What happens to the flame of the candle after it was covered by the beaker?
the fire goes off
Which Songs have the word candle in the title?
Candle in the Wind, Elton JohnCandle in the Window, Joan KennedyLight My Candle, RentOld Flames Can't Hold a Candle to You, Joe Sun (covered by Brian Collins and Dolly Parton)
Why does a candle extinguish itself after being covered with a glass?
The burning flame on a candle needs three things to continue burning: 1) fuel, which it gets from the wick 2) heat, which comes from lighting the candle 3) oxygen Without any one or more of these three things, the candle will no longer continue to burn. In the case where a candle is covered with a glass, the candle quickly uses up the oxygen inside the glass. once all of the oxygen is gone, the flame will burn out.
what did the boy candle say to the girl candle?
shall we go out tonight
Why is melting of covered candle a physical change while burning of a candle wick a chemical change?
This is because a candle will change its whole form and stay that way, which is a physical outer change. And a candle wick only burns, it doesn't change it's appearance.
Why do candles go out when covered?
because the air current carries away the oxygen, which is needed for a candle to burn.
What different types of candle are there?
go here: http://www.artwax.com/candle-types.htm
How many Yankee Candle stores are located in California?
According to Yankee Candle's store locator, there are 262 authorized retailers in the state of California. From Alpine to Yucca Valley, they have it covered.
What does it mean when a candle lights by its self?
It could mean that the candle wick was composed of or covered with a substance that can undergo spontaneous combustion, or that it can catch fire at room temperature by chemical reaction. There is no supernatural possibility behind a candle lighting apparently by itself.
