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    1. The document describes an experiment to observe the combustion of a candle in open air and in a closed system. 2. When a candle burns in open air, it will continue burning for 30 seconds as it has access to oxygen in the air. However, in a closed system the candle may go out after a short time due to the lack of oxygen. 3. The combustion of a candle is an exothermic redox reaction where the candle wax acts as the fuel that oxidizes oxygen from the air, producing carbon dioxide and water.

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    1. The document describes an experiment to observe the combustion of a candle in open air and in a closed system. 2. When a candle burns in open air, it will continue burning for 30 seconds as it has access to oxygen in the air. However, in a closed system the candle may go out after a short time due to the lack of oxygen. 3. The combustion of a candle is an exothermic redox reaction where the candle wax acts as the fuel that oxidizes oxygen from the air, producing carbon dioxide and water.

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    BECA1023 Chemistry

    Experiment 4: Combustion

    Combustion of a candle
    Introduction
    Many candles are made from paraffin wax. When the wax comes into contact with
    oxygen and with enough energy, it burns completely and becomes water and carbon
    dioxide. This burning reaction is known as combustion. In this experiment, you will
    be attempting to make a careful observation about a burning candle to discover the
    chemical changes that make it work.

    Objectives
    1. To observe a burning candle in an open air.
    2. To observe a burning candle in a closed system.
    3. To discover the chemical changes of combustion of a candle.

    Materials
     Candle
     Flat surface - plate or cardboard
     Matches/ Lighter
     Clear glass/jar

    Procedures
    1. Light a candle and fix it on a plate or cardboard.
    2. Observe the burning candle for 30 seconds and record your observation in the
    table below.
    3. Then, put a clear glass or jar covering the burning candle.
    4. Observe the burning candle in the closed system for 30 seconds and record your
    observation in the table below.
    NOTE: Burning candles are open flames that can cause burns. Liquid wax is hot and
    can cause burns to the skin. Do not forget to blow the candle once you are done!
    Figure 1. Combustion of candle in an open
    and closed systems.
    BECA1023 Chemistry

    Results

    Table 1
    Environment of burning candle In open air In a closed system
    What happened to the candle The candle will still After a short time, the
    light after 30 seconds? burn candle might go out
    Which element in the air that is
    present or absent (used up) Oxygen Lack of oxygen
    that fostered the combustion of
    the candle?

    Discussion
    1. What is the element on the candle that is crucial for the combustion of the
    candle? Write an example of chemical equation for the combustion reaction of
    the candle.
    A complete combustion reaction of the candle occurs when a fuel reacts quickly with
    oxygen (O2) and produces carbon dioxide (CO2) and water (H2O). The general
    equation for a complete combustion reaction is,
    Fuel + O2 → CO2 + H2O

    2. Is the burning of the candle an endothermic or exothermic? Why?

    The burning of the candle is an exothermic reaction, it is because releases energy in


    the form of light or heat.

    3. The combustion reaction of a candle is also called a redox reaction. Is oxygen in


    the air is being reduced or oxidised during the burning of the candle?

    When burning a candle, it reacts with oxygen from the surrounding air, so it releasing
    heat and generating combustion products. Throughout this process oxygen is being
    oxidised

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