What Chemical Change Occurs When a Wax Candle Burns

question 64

Multiple Choice

What chemical change occurs when a wax candle burns?

• A)The wax near the flame melts.
• B)The molten wax is pulled upwards through the wick.
• C)The wax within the wick is heated to about 600°C.
• D)The heated wax molecules combine with oxygen molecules.

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