What happens to the wax in a candle when it burns?
Where Does the Candle Wax Go?

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
It turns into ash.
It melts and stays in the candle.
It evaporates into the air.
It is converted into carbon dioxide and water.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does a wick help in the combustion process of oil lamps?
It cools down the oil to prevent overheating.
It increases the surface area of the oil for better combustion.
It absorbs the oil and prevents it from burning.
It acts as a barrier between the oil and the flame.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the primary difference between oils and waxes in terms of combustion?
Oils are more volatile than waxes.
Waxes are a different class of compounds but structurally similar to oils.
Oils are solid at room temperature, while waxes are liquid.
Waxes burn without a wick, unlike oils.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why were candles considered an innovation over oil lamps?
They turned the fuel into its own lamp, reducing fire hazards.
They provided a brighter light.
They were cheaper to produce.
They lasted longer than oil lamps.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the smoke from a blown-out candle represent?
Burned wax particles.
Unburned fuel in the form of wax droplets.
Carbon dioxide and water vapor.
Ash from the wick.
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