5.1 - Activity: Burning of a Candle
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Practice Questions
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What happens to the wax of a candle when it melts?
💡 Hint: Think about the state change.
Name one product formed when a candle burns.
💡 Hint: Remember the gas released?
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What type of change occurs when wax melts?
💡 Hint: Consider the definition of physical changes.
True or False: Burning a candle is solely a physical change.
💡 Hint: Think about the reaction products when a candle burns.
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Explain how you would set up an experiment to demonstrate the physical and chemical changes occurring in a candle when burnt. What observations would you make?
💡 Hint: Think about different tools you may use to measure changes.
How would you differentiate the wax before and after burning in terms of its chemical composition?
💡 Hint: Focus on molecular composition before and after the reaction.
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