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The Science of Candle Burning
By Christy Walters
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Explore the science behind how candles burn, focusing on chemical reactions, phase changes, and energy transfer.
Question 1
1.
What is the primary chemical reaction that occurs when a candle burns?
Combustion
Evaporation
Photosynthesis
Fermentation
Question 2
2.
What physical state does wax enter after melting?
Question 3
3.
Explain how energy from the candle flame causes changes in the wax and supports the combustion process.
Question 4
4.
The wick's main purpose is to draw liquid wax up to sustain the flame.
True
False
Question 5
5.
Which part of the candle flame is the hottest?
Blue Zone
Yellow Zone
Dark Zone
Red Zone