Eli5: What happens to all the melted candle over time? Are we just inhaling a whole candle while it burns? 629 viewsJanuary 3, 2024 Question90.86K February 26, 2021 0 Comments Eli5: What happens to all the melted candle over time? Are we just inhaling a whole candle while it burns? In: Chemistry 12 Answers ActiveNewestOldest Anonymous Posted February 26, 2021 0 Comments The wax reacts with the oxygen in the air to form water, carbon dioxide with a smattering of carbon monoxide and soot. So some of the carbon dioxide you breathe in will likely have come from the burning candle, but I wouldn’t say that it is a candle anymore. You are viewing 1 out of 12 answers, click here to view all answers. Register or Login
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