what gas is produced as a candle burns?

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what gas is produced as a candle burns?

please help.

2007-10-04 09:01:49 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry

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CxHyOz + O2 -> CO2 and H2O

candle = wax
wax is an ester made of alcohol + carboxylic acid
formula is CxHyOz

similar to glucose (carbohydrate), C6H12O6
the product is the same to respiration.

2007-10-04 09:12:27 · answer #1 · answered by Carborane 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Carbon Dioxide (CO2) and water vapour (H2O).

2007-10-04 09:07:49 · answer #2 · answered by lenpol7 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

hydrogen, carbon dioxide

the oxygen burns.

2007-10-04 09:06:25 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋

hydrocarbons + O2------------------------>CO2 + H2O+ heat

2007-10-04 09:08:22 · answer #4 · answered by doublesasha@rogers.com 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋