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The Science of Candles

*Safety Note* A burning candle is dangerous! Do not experiment with candles without adult help.
Questions about a candle: Click on each question for the answer.

  1. What fuel does a candle burn?

  2. What does it take from the air?

  3. What is in the flame?

  4. What does a candle give off as it burns?

  5. What energy do candles use to burn? And what energy do they make as they burn?

 A drawing of a candle
 
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