Question

The products formed when a candle burns in air are:

• A. nitrogen
• B. carbon monoxide
• C. carbon dioxide
• D. carbon in the form of soot

Answer 1

Answer: (B), (C), (D)

The correct options are
B carbon monoxide
C carbon dioxide
D carbon in the form of soot

There are a number of things that result from burning a candle, either from complete combustion or incomplete combustion.
1. Carbon Monoxide $\left(CO\right)$
2. Carbon Dioxide $\left(C{O}_2\right)$
3. Carbon (C) in the form of soot
4. Heat energy
5. Light energy