Candle Energy Lab Report

Heat the bottom of the candle and secure it to a cardboard square on your lab counter. Light the candle and allow it to burn for several minutes. Note any changes. Briefly describe the burning candle.

The candle maker’s job helped the rich and poor. Since, some peasants couldn’t afford beeswax candles they bought tallow candles which were made out of animal fat. The animal fat burned faster than the beeswax candles, and had a smokier flame than beeswax candles. Which is why the tallow candles were cheaper. Rich people usually bought beeswax candles because they lasted longer and were nicer than the tallow candles. Also, tallow candles gave off a foul stench.

This article focuses on the Revolutionary period of Colonial Williamsburg when candles were a primary light source in homes. At this time in history there were four primary substances used in making candles, spermaceti, tallow, beeswax, and myrtle or bayberry wax. The three latter substances were produced in Virginia. Methods of making these candles and how they were shaped are described in the article.

In this project we examined three explanations that talk about (a) candle(s) in a jar and their investigation reasoning to why the labs they did were concluding in such a way. The first explanation resulted that the candle inside the jar took up all the oxygen molecules inside the flask which then lowers the pressure inside and the higher pressure outside the flask is what causes the water to rise up. The second explanation resulted in that the air pressure increases inside the jar because of the heat from the candle, which causes air to come out of the jar and once the candle cools down the pressure decreases and the pressure outside the jar increases which results in pushing the air in and making the water rise up. The third explanation resulted in oxygen inside the flask becoming carbon dioxide which then dissolves in water causing the air pressure to decrease under the glass and the higher pressure outside the flask pushed the water up the flask. I believe that explanation number three is right because the flame causes carbon dioxide to be created and that

In medieval times, candles were one of the few sources of light. They were very helpful and useful everyday or during travel or voyages. Although candles have evolved, up to being used only as decoration, they started by our ancestors.

This lab has taught me new things and helped me understand previous concepts I learned in more detail. From this lab, watching reactions between complete and uncomplete combustion helped me differentiate between both reactions. Prior to this lab, I had a bit of confusion between the two, however now I can picture the reactions in my head which is that complete combustion will make a noise and leave no residue while uncomplete combustion leaves lots of residue. These visual aids will help me remember and differentiate the two types of combustions and never cause confusion again. During the lab, only the test tubes full of ½ gas, 1/5 gas and 1/10 gas worked. This is due to the reason that me and my group struggled to close the test tubes quickly

The wax melted into a transparent red that pooled up at the base of the wick. The flame produce more heat vertically than horizontally. The extinguished candle produced a lot of

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This means that candles are largely composed of hydrogen (H) and carbon (C) atoms. The heat of the flame vaporizes the liquid wax (turns it into hot gas) and starts to break down the hydrocarbons into molecules of hydrogen and carbon. These vaporized molecules are drawn up into the

According to the results, the hypothesis is correct, as the larger the container, the longer the flame is extinguished, the slower it will be extinguished. When the candle is covered with a bigger container, the amount of oxygen is greater near the candle. The candle uses oxygen during the ignition process as it is an important factor to keep it burning. Therefore, this amount of oxygen requires a longer period of time to keep the candle lit for a slower period of time compared to a smaller container that will determine the amount of oxygen less close to the candle and thus the candle will use this quantity in less time for ignition.

A source of light usually made of wax. One of the earliest inventions in human history is the Candle. The wax is melted then molded, and contains a central string, which is known as the wick that is burned to give light. Or the wick itself would be dipped in melted wax several times. “When the wick is lit the heat of the flame melts the surrounding wax into a liquid pool, which is absorbed by the wick” (Anderberg, 2016). The heat produced causes the liquid wax to vaporize and this vapor becomes the fuel for the burning flame. In a well designed candle the wick and the wax will burn off at a slow and constant speed to keep a stable flame and dripping will not

Introduction We wondered if the what would happen if we put a candle in a pan with a stand and a lid with water. Then we formed a hypothesis. We wondered if the amount on candles lit would affect the amount of water sucked up from the candle. We are asking this question because we wanted to know the answer and see what would happen. Experimental design

A feeling that I’ve had lately is sympathy because there are many persons in school that I literally didn’t knew about and now knowing more about them, their lives, their past, their family, their culture, their goals, their passions and other personal things made me realize how many things we have in common and how I can relate with each person. The metaphor I created to express this feeling is that I always feel like a candle melting myself but always keeping the fire on, letting the smoke go away. I think this metaphor is justified that I put myself as an example of a candle because I am patient, I will always be there for you and even if I stay away of you...I will always remember the things we shared with each

One would not normally think of a candle and associate it with art or think that it has aesthetic value. In fact, when people think of a candle they mainly think about its ability to provide light or a pleasant scent. I wouldn’t normally consider it as art or aesthetically valuable because candle don’t usually capture a person’s eye. Also, people generally don’t have candle exhibits to view

As you can see, the places that you can put these remarkable candles are endless. As you think about it, you can see just how useful flameless candles can be and why they've become so popular.