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The Science of Candle Burning

Last updated 4 months ago

5 questions

Instructions

Explore the science behind how candles burn, focusing on chemical reactions, phase changes, and energy transfer.

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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