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That is correct, a candle (or the material of which it is composed, which is usually paraffin) undergoes a chemical change when it burns.

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What is the chemical change called in a lit candle?

The chemical change in a lit candle is called combustion. Combustion is a rapid chemical reaction between oxygen in the air and the fuel (in this case, the wax in the candle) that produces heat, light, and carbon dioxide.


What type of energy is in a lit candle?

Chemical energy is converted to light and thermal energy.


What is the physical and chemical change that occurs when a birthday candle is lit on a cake?

There are multiple physical changes and chemical changes that occur when a candle burns. One physical change is that the candle melts back into liquid wax. One chemical change is flame burning on the wick.


What is the chemical change when a candle is alight?

When a candle is lit, the wax (hydrocarbons) in the candle reacts with oxygen in the air through combustion to produce carbon dioxide and water vapor. This chemical reaction releases heat and light energy, making the candle burn.


What form is was the energy originally in candle before it was lit?

Potential energy is in an unlit candle, which is converted to heat energy, once the candle is lit.


Is a lit mach a chemical change?

Yes it is. A chemical change is one in which new products are formed.When you light a match, combustion occurs, meaning that CO2 and H2O are produced.Therefore it is a chemical change.


What energy does a candle stores?

A candle stores chemical energy in its wax and wick. When the candle is lit, this chemical energy is converted into light and heat energy through the process of combustion.


Is a lit candle Alive?

No, a lit candle is not considered alive because it does not exhibit the characteristics of living organisms such as growth, reproduction, or response to stimuli. It is a chemical reaction producing light and heat.


What is made by a lit candle called?

The melted wax from a lit candle is typically referred to as "candle drippings."


What is input the form of energy of candle?

The input form of energy for a candle is chemical potential energy stored in the wax and wick. When the candle is lit, this chemical energy is converted into heat and light energy through the process of combustion.


What is the present tense of lit?

If you mean lit as in "He lit the candle", then the preset tense for lit is Light. "I am lighting the candle."


What was lit at the Easter vigil as a symbol of Jesus' resurrection?

A paschal candle is lit