Was the candle an element or compound?

Answer 1

A candle chemically speaking is a mixture, containing substances which are made up of chemical compounds, which in turn are composed of elements. . A candle is made up of a wick- generally cotton (cellulose)- and candle wax which is a mixture of hydrocarbons.

Answer 2

A candle is a mixture of different compounds. The wax in a candle is typically made of hydrocarbons, such as paraffin or beeswax. When the candle is burned, the compounds in the wax undergo a chemical reaction to produce heat, light, and products like carbon dioxide and water vapor.

Answer 3

A candle is a cocktail of many elements, most based on carbon--> paraphine.