Make a Candle Flame Jump

Here's how.

Active Time

30-45 minutes

Total Project Time

30-45 minutes

Key Concepts

Chemistry, Chemical Reaction, Combustion, States of Matter

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u0P40Pd9EMU

Introduction

There are many occasions to light candles. When you did, have you ever looked closely at the flame? Which part of the candle is actually burning? Can you tell? Is it the wick, the solid wax, the liquid wax or something else? In this activity you will light some candles to find out—no special occasion required!

Credits

Svenja Lohner, PhD, Science Buddies

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