Question

8.Name the products formed when a candle burns in air?

Answer 1

Combustion reaction: Combustion reactions are the exothermic reactions between a hydrocarbon and an oxidizer like oxygen.

Combustion of candle: Major products formed during combustion of a candle are

1. Carbon dioxide (CO₂)
2. Water vapors (H₂O)

The heat given by the flame vaporizes the wax and the hydrocarbon molecules of candle splits into hydrogen and carbon molecules separately. These molecules of hydrogen and carbon reacts with oxygen present in air to form carbon dioxide , water vapor and heat and light.