Why does lamp oil only burn if it has a wick?

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2006-10-26 15:28:04 · 4 answers · asked by Tony 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry

Without a wick, it would all burn up very fast and big, and would be dangerous.

2006-10-26 15:34:12 · answer #1 · answered by ra h 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Hi. The wick provides enough surface area so the heat from the flame can vaporize the oil being absorbed.

2006-10-26 15:34:28 · answer #2 · answered by Cirric 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

It needs that so it can burn.... Something between the oil and the flame...

2006-10-26 15:29:58 · answer #3 · answered by Mekayla 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Flashpoint is too low to burn on it's own.

2006-10-26 15:30:27 · answer #4 · answered by Fireman T 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋