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Physical Science: The Energy of Holiday Lights
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What fuel does a candle use to remain burning in a menorah or kinara?
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vaporized candle wax made of hydrogen & carbon
💡 Explanation:
Candles burn because the heat melts the wax, which then travels up the wick and vaporizes. This vaporized wax, composed of hydrocarbons, reacts with oxygen to sustain the flame.